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Lexus ES - 2020

51.0 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2020 is 91.3 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Lexus ES, model year 2020. Sample size: 1,086 cars, 2,372 tests and 1,210 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 1,086 cars

The 2020 Lexus ES has a significantly lower overall defect rate, with 51 defects per 100 vehicles, compared to the average of 90 defects per 100 vehicles, marking a 43% improvement. Notably, the Lexus stands out in several key areas, particularly with exceptional performance in brakes and steering, where defects are considerably lower than average. However, as mileage increases, the defect rate rises sharply, especially in the higher mileage categories, indicating potential longer-term reliability concerns. Overall, this model performs well against its peers, especially in critical safety-related categories.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 1,086 cars

More model years for Lexus ES

2019 2020 2021 2022 2023

Other models from Lexus

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 79.7% better
10.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 50.8 / 100 tests
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
Steering
▲ 93.3% better
0.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.5 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 22.0% better
11.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 14.1 / 100 tests
  • Wiper blade: defective
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
Lights & Electrics
▲ 73.2% better
3.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.2 / 100 tests
  • The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 20.8% better
77.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 97.5 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Body/Structure
▲ 95.8% better
0.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.4 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 86.7% better
0.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.5 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 94.6% better
0.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 3.7 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 273 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 497
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 156
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 81
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 59
Wiper blade: defective
MINOR
Occurrences: 52
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 47
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 35
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 29
A wheel: badly distorted or wear between wheel and hub at spigot mounting
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 28
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
PRS
Occurrences: 24

Serious faults (Top 10)

A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 47
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 35
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 21
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 15
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously not working
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution
FAIL
Occurrences: 3