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Lexus ES MOT reliability
Lexus ESs passed their MOT first time 94% of the time across 4,606 tests in 2025. 6,268 are still licensed in Great Britain.
First-time pass rate
94%
MOTs analysed
4,606
Still licensed (GB)
6,268
Body type
Sedan
Pass rate by year of first registration
In detail:
First registered
2022
2022 hybrid
1,136 MOTs
Passed first time 95%. Typical mileage 24,707 (most between 17,367 and 33,688).
2022: 100% → 2023: 95% → 2024: 99% → 2025: 95%
Most common failures
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively (1.1%)
- Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (1.1%)
- Headlamp aim: too low (0.5%)
- Condition: has ply or cords exposed (0.4%)
- Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (0.4%)
2022 hybrid electric (clean)
1 MOT
Passed first time 100%. Typical mileage 33,688 (most between 33,688 and 33,688).
Most common failures
2022 petrol
1 MOT
Passed first time 100%. Typical mileage 32,092 (most between 32,092 and 32,092).
2023: 100% → 2024: 50% → 2025: 100%
Most common failures
Where 2022 ESs fail
Wheels & tyres
2.3%
Visibility & wipers
1.8%
Lights & electrics
0.7%
Brakes
0.4%
Suspension & axles
0.2%
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