2013 Lexus Gs — MOT failures & pass rate
3,130 MOT tests on the 2013 Lexus Gs are in this dataset, and 91.7% of them passed. That is 8.6 percentage points better than executive cars of a similar age, which fail at 17.0%. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (5.4%) and visibility (2.6%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, wipers and brake pads — tread depth alone was recorded 68 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 3.2% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 11.3% once past 150k — 3.6× the risk.
Split by fuel, petrol examples fail 2.2pp more often than hybrid ones (9.2% vs 7.0%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 22.1% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.4% | 169 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.6% | 83 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.5% | 77 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.7% | 52 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.8% | 26 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.3% | 9 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 68 |
| 2 | Wipers | 59 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 58 |
| 4 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 45 |
| 5 | Washers | 33 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 32 |
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 | 22.1% | 693 |
| 2 | Brakes | 13.5% | 421 |
| 3 | Suspension | 6.2% | 193 |
| 4 | Other defects | 4.4% | 139 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.2% | 132 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 1.8% | 58 |
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 | 126 | 3.2% |
| 30-60k | 981 | 7.0% |
| 60-90k | 1,122 | 8.2% |
| 90-120k | 582 | 10.7% |
| 120-150k | 211 | 10.4% |
| 150k+ | 106 | 11.3% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 1,934 | 9.2% |
| Hybrid | 1,186 | 7.0% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 634 | 9.5% |
| 2022 | 623 | 6.9% |
| 2023 | 626 | 8.5% |
| 2024 | 636 | 8.6% |
| 2025 | 611 | 8.2% |
What to check before buying a 2013 Gs
On a 2013 Gs, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 5.4% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (5.4% 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 (2.6% 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.
- Brakes (2.5% 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.
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 2013 Lexus Gss pass their MOT?
91.7% of the 3,130 2013 Lexus Gs MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2013 Lexus Gs?
Tyres, recorded in 5.4% of tests, followed by visibility (2.6%).
Does the 2013 Gs get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 3.2% in the 0-30k band to 11.3% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 3,130 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.