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Lexus ES - 2021

39.0 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2021 is 80.0 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Lexus ES, model year 2021. Sample size: 1,413 cars, 3,241 tests and 1,263 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 1,413 cars

The 2021 Lexus ES has a significantly lower overall defect rate of 39 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 50% better than the average of 79 defects for cars of the same year. Notably, it excels in several categories, particularly in brakes, steering, and body/structure, showing much lower defect rates compared to the average. While tyre wear is common across vehicles, this model stands out for its reliability in critical areas such as visibility and lights & electrics. Mileage-related trends indicate that defects increase with higher mileage, but the Lexus ES still maintains a strong performance across all mileage brackets.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 1,413 cars

More model years for Lexus ES

2019 2020 2021 2022 2023

Other models from Lexus

Lexus CT Lexus ES Lexus GS Lexus GS300 Lexus GS450H Lexus IS Lexus IS200 Lexus IS220 Lexus IS250 Lexus IS300 Lexus LC Lexus LS Lexus LS400 Lexus LS430 Lexus LS600H Lexus NX Lexus NX 350H Lexus RX Lexus RX300 Lexus RX350 Lexus RX400H Lexus RX450H Lexus SC430 Lexus UX Lexus UX 300E

Categories

Brakes
▲ 86.5% better
5.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 40.0 / 100 tests
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
Steering
▲ 85.7% better
0.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 0.7 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 40.7% better
8.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 14.5 / 100 tests
  • Wiper blade: defective
  • Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
Lights & Electrics
▲ 83.0% better
1.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.2 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 29.4% better
61.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 87.3 / 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
▲ 95.2% better
0.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.1 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 86.7% better
0.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.5 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 96.3% better
0.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.7 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 300 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: 615
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 144
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 75
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 58
Wiper blade: defective
MINOR
Occurrences: 58
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 33
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
PRS
Occurrences: 29
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 28
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 27
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 23

Serious faults (Top 10)

A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 58
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 28
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 23
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 20
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 10
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
5.2.3 (i) (i)
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
A wheel: with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud
FAIL
Occurrences: 4