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Lexus GS - 2012

112.7 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2012 is 249.2 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Lexus GS, model year 2012. Sample size: 472 cars, 968 tests and 1,091 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 472 cars

The 2012 Lexus GS demonstrates a significantly lower overall defect rate compared to the average car from the same year, with 113 defects per 100 vehicles versus the average of 246. This model shows particular strengths in categories such as brakes, steering, and visibility, where it scores much better than average, reflecting a more reliable performance in these areas. Interestingly, while tyre wear is a common issue across many vehicles, the Lexus GS excels with minimal defects in various critical categories, resulting in a clear advantage for this model. Mileage-related trends indicate that defects increase with mileage, but the Lexus maintains a relatively consistent performance across all mileage segments. Overall, the Lexus GS stands out positively for its build quality and reliability compared to its peers.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 472 cars

Categories

Brakes
▲ 44.7% better
57.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 103.8 / 100 tests
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
  • Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
Steering
▲ 84.1% better
2.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 13.2 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 49.5% better
9.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 19.2 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 74.3% better
15.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 61.9 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 45.5% better
133.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 244.4 / 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 suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
Body/Structure
▲ 77.1% better
6.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 26.2 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 6.2 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 95.8% better
1.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 23.6 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 402 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: 247
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 94
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 72
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 67
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 58
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 56
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 53
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 33
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 27
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 24

Serious faults (Top 10)

A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 33
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 19
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 13
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously not working
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
A wheel: with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
A headlamp: missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 5