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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Lexus ES. Check any ES by registration number below.

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97.0%

Avg Pass Rate

+10.3%

vs Lexus Avg

6

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Lexus ES — MOT Reliability Overview

The Lexus ES has an average MOT pass rate of 97.0%, which is 10.3 percentage points above the Lexus brand average of 86.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the ES is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Lexus ES fails its MOT are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged. If you are preparing your ES for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Lexus ES, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Lexus ES performs at MOT across different model years.

2023

Based on 153 vehicles

100.0%Excellent
Lexus average: 86.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

2022

Based on 185 vehicles

99.5%Excellent
Lexus average: 86.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Mileage at 3yr

41k mi

2021

Based on 2,361 vehicles

96.9%Excellent
Lexus average: 86.7%
Dangerous Defects

1.2%

Retest Rate

3.6%

Mileage at 3yr

45k mi

2020

Based on 2,763 vehicles

94.3%Excellent
Lexus average: 86.7%
Dangerous Defects

1.8%

Retest Rate

7.1%

Mileage at 3yr

48k mi

Mileage at 5yr

84k mi

2019

Based on 2,468 vehicles

96.0%Excellent
Lexus average: 86.7%
Dangerous Defects

1.7%

Retest Rate

3.5%

Mileage at 3yr

71k mi

Mileage at 5yr

80k mi

0

Based on 2,313 vehicles

95.1%Excellent
Lexus average: 86.7%
Mileage at 5yr

35k mi

Top MOT Failures — Lexus ES

The most common reasons a Lexus ES fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

0.9%
2

A tyre cords visible or damaged

0.9%
3

A tyre seriously damaged

0.6%
4

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

0.6%
5

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

0.6%
Lexus ES Common Faults & Repair Costs

Other Lexus Models

Compare MOT reliability across Lexus models.

Lexus Ls430

88.8% pass rate

Lexus Is F

92.6% pass rate

Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto

87.6% pass rate

Lexus Gs450h

91.4% pass rate

Lexus Is 300h Premier Cvt

89.3% pass rate

Lexus Is250

82.0% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Lexus ES

Lexus ES — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Lexus ES MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Lexus ES?
The average MOT pass rate for the Lexus ES is 97.0% compared to the Lexus average of 86.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Lexus ES?
The most common MOT failures on the Lexus ES are: Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (0.9%), A tyre cords visible or damaged (0.9%), A tyre seriously damaged (0.6%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Lexus ES reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 97.0%, the Lexus ES is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Lexus ES?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Lexus ES?
Typical mileage for the Lexus ES: 41,326 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used ES to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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