2018 · 6 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2018 Lexus GS MOT pass rate and common faults

255 MOT tests in 2024. 91.0% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

110Well above average
Passed first time91.0%
Failed or needed repairs9.0%
Typical mileage at test43,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 255 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.1%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.2%
    3 marked dangerous
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.2%
  4. Headlamp aim: too low1.2%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.8%
    3 marked dangerous
  6. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.4%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.4%
    1 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.4%
    1 marked dangerous
  9. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.4%
  10. Rear reflectors: defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface0.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres5.9%
  2. Lights & electrics2.0%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.6%
  4. Number plates & VIN0.4%
  5. Brakes0.4%
  6. Wheels0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.6%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.2%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.5%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2018 Lexus GS?

In 2024, 91.0% of 2018 Lexus GS cars passed their MOT first time, across 255 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Lexus GS?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2018 Lexus GS reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 110, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).