Lexus Es Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Lexus Es reliable? We analysed 14,695 real MOT tests across 5,092 vehicles to find out.
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The Lexus Es is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Lexus Es.
Lexus Es Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Lexus Es. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Lexus Es MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Lexus Es to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Lexus Es Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Lexus Es models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Lexus Es Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Lexus Es owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Lexus Es MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Lexus Es year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 953 | 95.8% | 16,801 | 26,243 | 41,514 |
| 2022 | 1,794 | 95.7% | 18,863 | 26,502 | 37,776 |
| 2021 | 3,432 | 94.0% | 19,621 | 28,496 | 42,959 |
| 2020 | 3,752 | 92.8% | 22,121 | 35,116 | 57,506 |
| 2019 | 4,397 | 93.7% | 24,279 | 38,357 | 59,473 |
How Long Does a Lexus Es Last?
Based on 5,092 Lexus Es vehicles on UK roads.
Lexus Es Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Lexus Es MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Lexus Es
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
95.8% MOT pass rate from 953 tests
92.8% MOT pass rate from 3,752 tests
The best year to buy a used Lexus Es is 2023, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 95.8% across 953 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 92.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Lexus Es Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexus Es THIS CAR | 93.8% | 14,695 | 32,254 mi | — yrs |
| Lexus IS200 | 75.4% | 546,826 | 87,139 mi | 27 yrs |
| Lexus Ct | 86.8% | 304,916 | 55,351 mi | 15 yrs |
| Lexus RX300 | 79% | 229,652 | 83,424 mi | 26 yrs |
| Austin Mini Thirty | 66% | 12,035 | 58,675 mi | 37 yrs |
Compared to the Lexus IS200 (75.4% pass rate) and the Lexus Ct (86.8% pass rate), the Lexus Es outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Lexus EsShould you buy a used Lexus Es?
The Lexus Es has an overall MOT pass rate of 93.8% across 14,695 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Lexus Es with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Lexus Es owner drives around 8,183 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.