RegVerdict Model Intelligence
Lexus ES reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·5,746 DVSA tests·2024
Across 5,746 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 93% of Lexus ES cars aged 4 to 7 years pass their MOT first time, ahead of the 85% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on emissions & leaks and steering.
93%
Strong for its agepass first time (4 to 7 years)
Strong for its age · beats 90% of peers
+7.8 pts
MOT pass rate by age
Up to 3 years
2,559 tests · fleet 89%
95%
4 to 7 years
3,187 tests · fleet 85%
93%
Where the ES fails
Suspension100
Brakes100
Body & structure100
Steering100
Tyres97
Lights & electrics99
Holds up better on emissions & leaks, steering, suspension.
Share of 4 to 7 years Lexus ES MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
Common questions
Is the Lexus ES reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Lexus ES holds up well for its age: 93% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 90% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Lexus ES?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Lexus ES in 2024: up to 3 years, 95%; and 4 to 7 years, 93%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Lexus ES MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Lexus ES versus other cars of the same age. Its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).
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