2007 Lexus Gs — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 421 MOT tests, the 2007 Lexus Gs recorded an 85.8% pass rate. That is 9.0 percentage points better than executive cars of a similar age, which fail at 23.2%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 9.5% of tests against 5.5% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are shock absorbers, position lamp and headlamp aim — shock absorbers alone was recorded 22 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 8.9% of 30-60k cars fail, rising to 18.3% once past 150k — 2.1× the risk.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 27.6% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 9.9% of tests failed in 2021 against 18.1% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 9.5% | 40 |
| 2 | Brakes | 5.5% | 23 |
| 3 | Suspension | 4.5% | 19 |
| 4 | Tyres | 4.5% | 19 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 2.9% | 12 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.9% | 8 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shock absorbers | 22 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 21 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 19 |
| 4 | Rbt (sp) | 14 |
| 5 | Headlamp | 11 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 11 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 27.6% | 116 |
| 2 | Tyres | 25.9% | 109 |
| 3 | Brakes | 20.4% | 86 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 8.8% | 37 |
| 5 | Other defects | 7.8% | 33 |
| 6 | Visibility | 4.3% | 18 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 45 | 8.9% |
| 60-90k | 73 | 12.3% |
| 90-120k | 74 | 12.2% |
| 120-150k | 95 | 14.7% |
| 150k+ | 131 | 18.3% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 154 | 14.3% |
| Hybrid | 119 | 16.8% |
| Electric | 80 | 11.3% |
| Other | 63 | 12.7% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 91 | 9.9% |
| 2022 | 99 | 17.2% |
| 2023 | 81 | 9.9% |
| 2024 | 78 | 16.7% |
| 2025 | 72 | 18.1% |
What to check before buying a 2007 Gs
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 9.5% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (9.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (5.5% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Suspension (4.5% 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 2007 Lexus Gss pass their MOT?
85.8% of the 421 2007 Lexus Gs MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 14.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Lexus Gs?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 9.5% of tests, followed by brakes (5.5%).
Does the 2007 Gs get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.9% in the 30-60k band to 18.3% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 421 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.