Lexus MOT Failure Rates
MOT failure rates for 10 Lexus models, ranked from highest to lowest failure rate. The checked-in dataset contains 148,509,908 recorded DVSA MOT tests.
Lexus Recorded MOT Overview
Across 10 included model groups, Lexus has a sample-size-weighted historical MOT failure rate of 10.7% from 438,572 tests. That is below the dataset-wide reference of 26.9%. This describes the included groups and does not predict an individual vehicle's result.
The lowest recorded failure rate among the included Lexus model groups belongs to the Lexus UX with a 5.6% failure rate. The highest failure rate belongs to the Lexus LS at 14.6%.
These figures are calculated from real DVSA MOT test records and represent weighted averages across all vehicle ages and mileage bands. Only model groups with 100 or more test records are included; the sample size is shown for context.
Which Lexus Models Fail MOT Most?
| Model | Failure Rate | Total Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Lexus LS | 14.6% | 2,805 |
| Lexus CT | 14.4% | 124,081 |
| Lexus IS | 12.9% | 68,780 |
| Lexus GS | 11.2% | 15,967 |
| Lexus RC | 10.0% | 9,251 |
| Lexus NX | 8.3% | 105,519 |
| Lexus RX | 8.2% | 70,459 |
| Lexus ES | 6.3% | 9,148 |
| Lexus LC | 5.9% | 2,098 |
| Lexus UX | 5.6% | 30,464 |
How we calculate failure rates: Rates are weighted averages across all mileage bands for each model group. Only groups with 100+ test records are shown. The checked-in data contains 148,509,908 tests and 39,969,903 failures.
Lexus MOT FAQs
What is the recorded Lexus MOT failure rate?
The sample-size-weighted rate across the 10 included Lexus model groups is 10.7%, based on 438,572 tests. Individual group rates and sample sizes appear above. These historical group outcomes are not an assessment of a specific car.
Which included Lexus model group has the lowest rate?
The Lexus UX has the lowest MOT failure rate at 5.6% among the groups shown. This is a historical population comparison, not a recommendation. See full Lexus UX MOT data.
Which Lexus model fails MOT most?
The Lexus LS has the highest failure rate at 14.6% among the groups shown. The rate does not describe the condition of a particular car. See full Lexus LS MOT data.
How can I assess a Lexus before its MOT?
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