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Lexus GS - 2018

56.5 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2018 is 123.2 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Lexus GS, model year 2018. Sample size: 266 cars, 598 tests and 338 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 266 cars

The 2018 Lexus GS exhibits a significantly lower overall defect rate, with 57 defects per 100 vehicles compared to the yearly average of 120 defects, marking a 53% improvement. Notably, the model performs exceptionally well in areas such as brakes and steering, reporting only 24 defects per 100 for brakes—far below the average of 67—and no defects at all for steering. Mileage-related trends indicate that the defect rate increases with distance driven, peaking at over 304 defects per 100 vehicles for those exceeding 124,000 miles. Overall, the Lexus GS stands out as a reliable choice with notably fewer issues in critical categories compared to its peers.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 266 cars

More model years for Lexus GS

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Other models from Lexus

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 64.5% better
24.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 68.8 / 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
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 5.0 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 37.4% better
8.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 13.9 / 100 tests
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
Lights & Electrics
▲ 65.9% better
6.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 17.6 / 100 tests
  • The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 42.5% better
72.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 126.7 / 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 cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
  • A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
Body/Structure
▲ 94.1% better
0.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 5.1 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 68.2% better
0.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.2 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 7.0 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 307 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: 75
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 73
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 36
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 22
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 16
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 15
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 12
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 9
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
PRS
Occurrences: 9
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 9

Serious faults (Top 10)

A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 15
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously not working
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
A wheel: with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Front or rear fog lamp emitted colour or position not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Reflector defective or damaged: by more than 50% of the reflecting surface
FAIL
Occurrences: 1