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Lexus GS - 2016

81.6 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2016 is 154.9 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Lexus GS, model year 2016. Sample size: 631 cars, 1,300 tests and 1,061 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 631 cars

The 2016 Lexus GS demonstrates a significantly lower overall defect rate compared to the average car of the same year, with 82 defects per 100 vehicles versus 151 for the average. Notably, the model excels in several categories, particularly in brakes, steering, and lights and electrics, where it performs considerably better than the average. Additionally, the GS shows a mixed performance across mileage segments, with the highest defect rates found in the 124,000+ mile category, though still lower than the average for that mileage range. Overall, this model stands out for its reliability and lower incidence of serious issues.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 631 cars

More model years for Lexus GS

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Other models from Lexus

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 47.4% better
41.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 78.2 / 100 tests
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
Steering
▲ 88.9% better
0.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 8.1 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 16.0% better
12.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 15.0 / 100 tests
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
  • Wiper blade: defective
Lights & Electrics
▲ 81.9% better
4.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.4 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 35.7% better
102.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 159.4 / 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 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 shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
Body/Structure
▲ 87.9% better
1.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 9.1 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 3.3 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 95.6% better
0.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.3 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 329 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: 339
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 156
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 81
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 71
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 41
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 39
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 35
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 25
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 24
Wiper blade: defective
MINOR
Occurrences: 24

Serious faults (Top 10)

A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 25
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 17
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 15
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
A wheel: with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously not working
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
Service brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 4