2014 Lexus Gs — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 2,735 MOT tests, the 2014 Lexus Gs recorded a 91.6% pass rate. Executive cars of a similar age fail 15.6% of the time, so this is 7.1pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: tyres, recorded in 5.3% of tests against 2.3% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, tread depth and headlamp aim — wipers alone was recorded 54 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 5.7% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 14.3% once past 150k — 2.5× the risk.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 21.6% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 6.7% of tests failed in 2021 against 10.5% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.3% | 145 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.3% | 63 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.2% | 60 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 2.1% | 57 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.6% | 17 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.2% | 6 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 54 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 54 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 41 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 37 |
| 5 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 28 |
| 6 | Washers | 16 |
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 | 21.6% | 590 |
| 2 | Brakes | 12.2% | 334 |
| 3 | Suspension | 4.7% | 129 |
| 4 | Other defects | 4.5% | 123 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.9% | 106 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 1.3% | 35 |
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 | 210 | 5.7% |
| 30-60k | 815 | 6.6% |
| 60-90k | 850 | 7.5% |
| 90-120k | 446 | 9.9% |
| 120-150k | 218 | 12.8% |
| 150k+ | 196 | 14.3% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 2,684 | 8.3% |
| Petrol | 35 | 17.1% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 536 | 6.7% |
| 2022 | 541 | 8.7% |
| 2023 | 554 | 8.1% |
| 2024 | 541 | 8.0% |
| 2025 | 563 | 10.5% |
What to check before buying a 2014 Gs
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 5.3% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (5.3% 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 (2.3% 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 (2.2% 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 2014 Lexus Gss pass their MOT?
91.6% of the 2,735 2014 Lexus Gs MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2014 Lexus Gs?
Tyres, recorded in 5.3% of tests, followed by visibility (2.3%).
Does the 2014 Gs get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.7% in the 0-30k band to 14.3% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,735 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.