2007 Lexus Ls600H — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2007 Lexus Ls600H passed 88.4% of its 507 recorded MOT tests. Against all cars of a similar age (27.0% fail rate), the 2007 Ls600H comes out 15.3pp better. Failures cluster in brakes, tyres and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (4.9%) and tyres (4.1%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are rigid brake pipes, headlamp aim and headlamp — rigid brake pipes alone was recorded 13 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 5.9% in the 30-60k band and 11.5% in the 150k+ band, a 5.7-point spread.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 18.7% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 4.9% | 25 |
| 2 | Tyres | 4.1% | 21 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 3.4% | 17 |
| 4 | Suspension | 2.6% | 13 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.6% | 8 |
| 6 | Visibility | 1.2% | 6 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rigid brake pipes | 13 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 12 |
| 3 | Headlamp | 10 |
| 4 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 9 |
| 5 | Pins and bushes | 6 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 6 |
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 | 18.7% | 95 |
| 2 | Suspension | 17.8% | 90 |
| 3 | Brakes | 14.6% | 74 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.5% | 28 |
| 5 | Other defects | 4.9% | 25 |
| 6 | Visibility | 3.9% | 20 |
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 | 51 | 5.9% |
| 60-90k | 104 | 11.5% |
| 90-120k | 126 | 10.3% |
| 120-150k | 93 | 16.1% |
| 150k+ | 130 | 11.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 103 | 9.7% |
| 2022 | 97 | 10.3% |
| 2023 | 100 | 11.0% |
| 2024 | 111 | 16.2% |
| 2025 | 96 | 10.4% |
What to check before buying a 2007 Ls600H
On a 2007 Ls600H, brakes is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 4.9% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Brakes (4.9% 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.
- 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.
- Lighting & signalling (3.4% 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
How many 2007 Lexus Ls600Hs pass their MOT?
88.4% of the 507 2007 Lexus Ls600H MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Lexus Ls600H?
Brakes, recorded in 4.9% of tests, followed by tyres (4.1%).
Does the 2007 Ls600H get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.9% in the 30-60k band to 11.5% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 507 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.