Lexus MOT Failure Rates
MOT failure rates for 10 Lexus models, ranked from highest to lowest failure rate. Data from official DVSA MOT test records covering 142 million UK MOT tests.
Lexus MOT Reliability Overview
Across 10 models with sufficient test data, Lexus vehicles have an average MOT failure rate of 9.8%. This puts Lexus below the UK national average of 28%, suggesting above-average reliability across the range.
The most reliable Lexus model for MOT is 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 models with 100 or more test records are included to ensure statistical reliability.
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. Only models with 100+ test records are shown. Data sourced from official DVSA MOT test records covering 142 million tests.
Lexus MOT FAQs
Are Lexus cars reliable for MOT?
Lexus has 10 models in our database. Overall, Lexus vehicles perform well in MOT tests with an average failure rate below the national average of 28%. Click on any model above to see a detailed component-level breakdown.
Which Lexus model is best for MOT?
The Lexus UX has the lowest MOT failure rate at 5.6%, making it the most reliable Lexus model in our dataset. See full Lexus UX MOT data.
Which Lexus model fails MOT most?
The Lexus LS has the highest failure rate at 14.6%. This doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad car — higher failure rates often correlate with older average vehicle age. See full Lexus LS MOT data.
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