Lexus Gs250 MOT pass rate & common failures
The Lexus Gs250 appears in 634 MOT tests spanning model years 2005–2013, and 89.6% of them passed. That is 11.7 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 22.1%. Its most common failure areas are brakes, lighting & signalling and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (4.7%) and lighting & signalling (2.8%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are brake pads, tread depth and headlamp aim — brake pads alone was recorded 25 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 6.6% in the 30-60k band and 20.0% in the 150k+ band, a 13.4-point spread — more than double.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 21.0% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
By model year
Every Gs250 model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 568 | 90.1% | 9.9% | Brakes |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 4.7% | 30 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 2.8% | 18 |
| 3 | Tyres | 2.8% | 18 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.4% | 15 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.3% | 8 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.6% | 4 |
| 7 | Other defects | 0.5% | 3 |
| 8 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.3% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brake pads | 25 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 11 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 10 |
| 4 | Wipers | 9 |
| 5 | Washers | 8 |
| 6 | Headlamp | 7 |
| 7 | Rbt (sp) | 6 |
| 8 | Registration plates | 5 |
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 | 21.0% | 133 |
| 2 | Brakes | 18.6% | 118 |
| 3 | Suspension | 8.4% | 53 |
| 4 | Other defects | 8.2% | 52 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 2.7% | 17 |
| 6 | Visibility | 2.2% | 14 |
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 | 181 | 6.6% |
| 60-90k | 230 | 12.2% |
| 90-120k | 114 | 15.8% |
| 120-150k | 47 | 2.1% |
| 150k+ | 35 | 20.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 130 | 10.8% |
| 2022 | 124 | 7.3% |
| 2023 | 123 | 8.9% |
| 2024 | 132 | 14.4% |
| 2025 | 125 | 10.4% |
What to check before buying a Lexus Gs250
- Brakes (4.7% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (2.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (2.8% 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.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Lexus Gs250?
89.6% of the 634 Lexus Gs250 MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 10.4% fail rate, across model years 2005–2013.
What does the Lexus Gs250 most often fail its MOT on?
Brakes, recorded in 4.7% of tests, then lighting & signalling (2.8%).
How much does mileage affect Gs250 MOT results?
Fail rates run at 6.6% for cars in the 30-60k band and 20.0% for 150k+, a 13.4-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 634 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.