2016 · 8 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2016 Lexus GS MOT pass rate and common faults

607 MOT tests in 2024. 90.0% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

117Well above average
Passed first time90.0%
Failed or needed repairs10.1%
Typical mileage at test60,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 607 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 cords1.5%
  2. Headlamp aim: too low1.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.3%
    13 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    9 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.0%
    6 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp aim: too high0.7%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.7%
  8. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.5%
  9. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.4%
  2. Lights & electrics2.8%
  3. Brakes2.1%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.3%
  5. Suspension0.7%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.2%
  7. Wheels0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.8%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.9%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.5%
  5. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm2.3%

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 2016 Lexus GS?

In 2024, 90.0% of 2016 Lexus GS cars passed their MOT first time, across 607 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 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; headlamp aim: too low; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2016 Lexus GS reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 117, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).