2023 Lexus Es — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 411 MOT tests, the 2023 Lexus Es recorded a 97.8% pass rate. That is 3.7 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 5.9%. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (0.7%) and visibility (0.7%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, washers and shock absorbers — wipers alone was recorded 2 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2023 Es fails 1.3% of the time in the 0-30k band and 3.3% at 60-90k, a spread of only 2.0 points.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 0.7% | 3 |
| 2 | Visibility | 0.7% | 3 |
| 3 | Suspension | 0.5% | 2 |
| 4 | Steering | 0.2% | 1 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.2% | 1 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.2% | 1 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 2 |
| 2 | Washers | 2 |
| 3 | Shock absorbers | 2 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 1 |
| 5 | Flexible brake hoses | 1 |
| 6 | Attachment | 1 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 7.1% | 29 |
| 2 | Other defects | 1.0% | 4 |
| 3 | Visibility | 0.5% | 2 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.2% | 1 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 226 | 1.3% |
| 30-60k | 133 | 3.8% |
| 60-90k | 30 | 3.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 115 | 0.0% |
| 2025 | 282 | 3.2% |
What to check before buying a 2023 Es
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 0.7% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (0.7% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Visibility (0.7% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Suspension (0.5% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2023 Lexus Ess pass their MOT?
97.8% of the 411 2023 Lexus Es MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 2.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2023 Lexus Es?
Tyres, recorded in 0.7% of tests, followed by visibility (0.7%).
Does the 2023 Es get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 1.3% in the 0-30k band to 3.3% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 411 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.