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Lexus LS - 2007

206.7 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2007 is 357.4 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Lexus LS, model year 2007. Sample size: 196 cars, 418 tests and 864 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 196 cars

The 2007 Lexus LS exhibits a significantly lower overall defect rate compared to the average car of the same year, with 207 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 41% better than the yearly average of 352 defects. The model performs particularly well in categories such as brakes and steering, showing a reduction in defects by 52% and 85% respectively compared to the average. While higher mileage groups (especially those above 124,000 miles) show increased defect rates, this Lexus model still maintains a robust performance. Notably, the car also stands out for its low incidence of issues related to visibility, lights, and body structure.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 196 cars

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 51.0% better
69.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 141.7 / 100 tests
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
Steering
▲ 85.5% better
2.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 20.0 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 29.4% better
18.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 26.5 / 100 tests
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
Lights & Electrics
▲ 56.8% better
44.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 102.9 / 100 tests
  • Headlamp reflector or lens: slightly defective
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 22.1% better
244.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 314.0 / 100 tests
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
Body/Structure
▲ 66.8% better
18.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 54.8 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 11.9% better
9.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 10.9 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 87.0% better
5.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 43.9 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 498 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)

A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 147
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 142
A suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 59
Headlamp reflector or lens: slightly defective
MINOR
Occurrences: 37
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 34
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 32
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 29
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 25
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 22
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 21

Serious faults (Top 10)

A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 22
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 10
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
is significantly reduced or The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a ’prescribed area’): inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
A headlamp: missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution
FAIL
Occurrences: 4