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Lexus GS - 2014

96.9 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2014 is 198.0 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Lexus GS, model year 2014. Sample size: 557 cars, 1,160 tests and 1,124 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 557 cars

The 2014 Lexus GS has a significantly lower overall defect rate compared to the average car of the same year, with 97 defects per 100 vehicles versus 194. This model performs particularly well in categories such as brakes, steering, and lights, showing much fewer issues than the average, with defects in brakes at only 53 compared to the average of 93. While the defect rate increases with mileage, the Lexus GS still maintains a lower rate across all mileage segments compared to its peers. There are no notable categories where this model stands out negatively, leading to a strong overall performance in reliability.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 557 cars

More model years for Lexus GS

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 43.0% better
52.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 92.8 / 100 tests
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
  • Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution
Steering
▲ 92.4% better
0.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.9 / 100 tests
Visibility
▼ 7.0% worse
18.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 17.2 / 100 tests
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
Lights & Electrics
▲ 81.8% better
7.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 39.5 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 44.2% better
111.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 198.8 / 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 suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
Body/Structure
▲ 89.7% better
1.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 15.6 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 95.6% better
0.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 4.5 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 89.8% better
1.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 15.7 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 359 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: 322
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 92
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 80
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 51
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 49
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 47
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 45
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 45
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 40
Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 27

Serious faults (Top 10)

A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 25
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 23
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 22
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 14
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously not working
FAIL
Occurrences: 13
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
Parking brake inoperative on one side, or in the case of testing on the road, the vehicle deviates excessively from a straight line
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
A headlamp: missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 4