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Lexus GS - 2010

199.3 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2010 is 296.9 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Lexus GS, model year 2010. Sample size: 115 cars, 272 tests and 542 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 115 cars

The 2010 Lexus GS shows an overall defect rate of 199 per 100 vehicles, significantly lower than the average for cars of the same year, which is 294 per 100 vehicles, indicating it performs 32% better than average. Notably, the model excels in several categories, particularly in Steering, Visibility, and Lights & Electrics, where it has lower defect rates compared to the average. While there is a noticeable increase in defects with higher mileage, the Lexus GS maintains a relatively stable performance, especially in the 31,000 to 62,000 miles range. Overall, this model demonstrates a strong reliability profile with fewer issues in key areas.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 115 cars

More model years for Lexus GS

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Categories

Brakes
▼ 16.4% worse
133.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 114.9 / 100 tests
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 65.1% better
5.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 16.9 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 34.4% better
14.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 22.4 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 46.9% better
41.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 77.6 / 100 tests
  • Headlamp reflector or lens: slightly defective
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 38.1% better
176.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 285.3 / 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 shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
Body/Structure
▲ 53.4% better
16.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 36.3 / 100 tests
  • Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▲ 81.5% better
1.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 8.1 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 74.9% better
8.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 32.3 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 700 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)

Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 58
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 54
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 48
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 46
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 36
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 35
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 30
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 18
Headlamp reflector or lens: slightly defective
MINOR
Occurrences: 13
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 12

Serious faults (Top 10)

A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 11
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
Brakes imbalance across an axle such that: the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. Or in the case of testing on the road, the vehicle deviates excessively from a straight lin
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
Body, cab or chassis: excessively corroded at mounting points
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 4