Lexus Ls600H MOT pass rate & common failures
The Lexus Ls600H appears in 2,380 MOT tests spanning model years 2007–2024, and 89.4% of them passed. That is 15.0 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 25.6%. Its most common failure areas are tyres, brakes and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.1%) and brakes (3.1%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are pins and bushes, headlamp aim and tread depth — pins and bushes alone was recorded 56 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 5.4% in the 0-30k band and 12.4% in the 150k+ band, a 7.0-point spread — more than double.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 19.5% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 8.4% of tests failed in 2021 against 11.0% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every Ls600H model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 507 | 88.4% | 11.6% | Brakes |
| 2008 | 855 | 89.1% | 10.9% | Tyres |
| 2009 | 465 | 88.0% | 12.0% | Tyres |
| 2010 | 225 | 89.3% | 10.7% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2011 | 199 | 94.0% | 6.0% | Tyres |
| 2012 | 65 | 90.8% | 9.2% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.1% | 97 |
| 2 | Brakes | 3.1% | 75 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 3.1% | 73 |
| 4 | Suspension | 2.3% | 54 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.4% | 34 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.0% | 24 |
| 7 | Steering | 0.3% | 8 |
| 8 | Other defects | 0.3% | 7 |
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 | 56 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 47 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 45 |
| 4 | Rigid brake pipes | 26 |
| 5 | Wipers | 24 |
| 6 | Rbt (sp) | 24 |
| 7 | Headlamp | 17 |
| 8 | Attachment | 17 |
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 | 19.5% | 465 |
| 2 | Suspension | 15.3% | 365 |
| 3 | Brakes | 14.3% | 341 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.5% | 107 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 4.3% | 103 |
| 6 | Other defects | 4.1% | 97 |
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 | 37 | 5.4% |
| 30-60k | 295 | 7.5% |
| 60-90k | 593 | 8.9% |
| 90-120k | 520 | 10.4% |
| 120-150k | 405 | 13.6% |
| 150k+ | 530 | 12.4% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 2,106 | 10.9% |
| Other | 94 | 12.8% |
| Petrol | 91 | 4.4% |
| Electric | 81 | 8.6% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 454 | 8.4% |
| 2022 | 473 | 10.2% |
| 2023 | 460 | 10.7% |
| 2024 | 503 | 12.5% |
| 2025 | 490 | 11.0% |
What to check before buying a Lexus Ls600H
- Tyres (4.1% 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.
- Brakes (3.1% 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 (3.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£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
What is the MOT pass rate for the Lexus Ls600H?
89.4% of the 2,380 Lexus Ls600H MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 10.6% fail rate, across model years 2007–2024.
What does the Lexus Ls600H most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres, recorded in 4.1% of tests, then brakes (3.1%).
How much does mileage affect Ls600H MOT results?
Fail rates run at 5.4% for cars in the 0-30k band and 12.4% for 150k+, a 7.0-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,380 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.