2013 · 11 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2013 Lexus GS MOT pass rate and common faults

593 MOT tests in 2024. 87.2% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

130Well above average
Passed first time87.2%
Failed or needed repairs12.8%
Typical mileage at test75,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 593 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative2.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9%
    18 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.0%
    10 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.8%
  6. Headlamp aim: too low0.7%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.5%
    6 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.1%
  2. Brakes4.0%
  3. Lights & electrics2.5%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.2%
  5. Suspension0.7%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.3%
  7. Body & chassis0.3%
  8. Steering0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.9%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.2%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.7%

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: tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative. 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 2013 Lexus GS?

In 2024, 87.2% of 2013 Lexus GS cars passed their MOT first time, across 593 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Lexus GS?

The most common failure reasons were tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2013 Lexus GS reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 130, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).