Lexus ES reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 5,746 real 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.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the ES tends to fail
Share of Lexus ES cars aged 4 to 7 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on emissions & leaks, steering, suspension.
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).