Lexus Ls460 MOT pass rate & common failures
Across 13 model years and 1,890 tests, the Lexus Ls460 passes its MOT 85.2% of the time. That is 11.5 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 26.2%. Its most common failure areas are suspension, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (6.7%) and lighting & signalling (5.8%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are pins and bushes, position lamp and tread depth — pins and bushes alone was recorded 173 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 19.6% versus 6.0%.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 20.2% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
By model year
Every Ls460 model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 204 | 85.3% | 14.7% | Suspension |
| 2007 | 851 | 85.1% | 14.9% | Suspension |
| 2008 | 365 | 84.4% | 15.6% | Suspension |
| 2009 | 368 | 84.2% | 15.8% | Suspension |
| 2010 | 33 | 90.9% | 9.1% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 6.7% | 127 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 5.8% | 110 |
| 3 | Brakes | 5.3% | 100 |
| 4 | Tyres | 4.0% | 76 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.3% | 44 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.8% | 15 |
| 7 | Road wheels | 0.5% | 10 |
| 8 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.5% | 9 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pins and bushes | 173 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 67 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 55 |
| 4 | Wipers | 50 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 37 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 36 |
| 7 | Rbt (sp) | 29 |
| 8 | Headlamp | 28 |
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 | 20.2% | 381 |
| 2 | Suspension | 20.0% | 377 |
| 3 | Brakes | 16.4% | 309 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 4.2% | 80 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 4.0% | 75 |
| 6 | Other defects | 3.5% | 67 |
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 | 50 | 6.0% |
| 30-60k | 234 | 11.1% |
| 60-90k | 578 | 13.3% |
| 90-120k | 516 | 13.4% |
| 120-150k | 236 | 20.8% |
| 150k+ | 271 | 19.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 407 | 14.0% |
| 2022 | 387 | 13.2% |
| 2023 | 369 | 17.1% |
| 2024 | 372 | 15.3% |
| 2025 | 355 | 14.4% |
What to check before buying a Lexus Ls460
- Suspension (6.7% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (5.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (5.3% 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
What is the MOT pass rate for the Lexus Ls460?
85.2% of the 1,890 Lexus Ls460 MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 14.8% fail rate, across model years 2006–2018.
What does the Lexus Ls460 most often fail its MOT on?
Suspension, recorded in 6.7% of tests, then lighting & signalling (5.8%).
How much does mileage affect Ls460 MOT results?
Fail rates run at 6.0% for cars in the 0-30k band and 19.6% for 150k+, a 13.6-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,890 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.