2020 Lexus ES · 1,948 MOT tests
2020 Lexus ES reliability
2020 Lexus ESs fail 8.2% of first MOT tests, 41% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 2 ES years (1,948 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Lexus ESs: 6.9%)
- 8.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Lexus ESs: 6.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 41% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 32,718
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,948
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 60% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- 2021 cars: 54% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- Weak spot: tyres, 5.1% of tests fail here (7% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 68% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Lexus ES
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.1%
- Lights and electrics1.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.1%
- Suspension0.2%
- Brakes0.2%
- Steering0.1%
- Seat belts and airbags0.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.33%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.98%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.77%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.62%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.56%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 0.51%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.62%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.59%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (1.54%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.33%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.08%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Lexus ES reliable?
2020 Lexus ESs fail 8.2% of first MOT tests, 41% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 2 ES years (1,948 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Lexus ES MOT?
Most often tyre ply or cords exposed (1.33% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.98% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (0.77% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Lexus ES have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Lexus ES shows 32,718 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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