2016 Lexus Gs — MOT failures & pass rate
3,226 MOT tests on the 2016 Lexus Gs are in this dataset, and 94.3% of them passed. Executive cars of a similar age fail 12.7% of the time, so this is 7.0pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (3.7%) and lighting & signalling (1.7%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, wipers and tread depth — headlamp aim alone was recorded 67 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 4.0% in the 0-30k band and 10.3% in the 150k+ band, a 6.3-point spread — more than double.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 19.4% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.7% | 120 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.7% | 56 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.5% | 47 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.4% | 45 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.4% | 13 |
| 6 | Other defects | 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 | Headlamp aim | 67 |
| 2 | Wipers | 53 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 36 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 29 |
| 5 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 17 |
| 6 | Registration plates | 15 |
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 | 19.4% | 625 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.9% | 319 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.3% | 105 |
| 4 | Other defects | 2.8% | 91 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.1% | 66 |
| 6 | Steering | 0.3% | 10 |
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 | 555 | 4.0% |
| 30-60k | 1,340 | 5.5% |
| 60-90k | 701 | 6.4% |
| 90-120k | 295 | 4.8% |
| 120-150k | 140 | 7.1% |
| 150k+ | 195 | 10.3% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 2,998 | 5.8% |
| Petrol | 228 | 4.8% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 646 | 4.5% |
| 2022 | 639 | 4.9% |
| 2023 | 656 | 6.6% |
| 2024 | 646 | 6.7% |
| 2025 | 639 | 5.9% |
What to check before buying a 2016 Gs
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 3.7% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (3.7% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (1.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (1.5% 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.
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 2016 Lexus Gss pass their MOT?
94.3% of the 3,226 2016 Lexus Gs MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2016 Lexus Gs?
Tyres, recorded in 3.7% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.7%).
Does the 2016 Gs get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.0% in the 0-30k band to 10.3% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 3,226 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.