2007 Lexus GS · 2,818 MOT tests
2007 Lexus GS reliability
2007 Lexus GSs fail 24.4% of first MOT tests, 44% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 11 GS years (2,818 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Lexus GSs: 19.4%)
- 24.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Lexus GSs: 19.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 44% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- 112,419
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,818
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2007 against the years either side
- 2006 cars: 38% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does better)
- 2008 cars: 48% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does worse)
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 76% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2007 car carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
Common problems
What fails on a 2007 Lexus GS
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics12.2%
- Brakes6.7%
- Tyres6%
- Suspension4.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.7%
- Body, chassis and structure2.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 3.87%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 3.09%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Headlamp aim set too low 2.77%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 2.16%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.02%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.85%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.21%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (11.78%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.49%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.42%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (6.25%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.44%)
Is a 2007 Lexus GS reliable?
2007 Lexus GSs fail 24.4% of first MOT tests, 44% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 11 GS years (2,818 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2007 Lexus GS MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (3.87% of tests), shock absorber serious fluid leak (3.09% of tests), headlamp aim set too low (2.77% of tests).
How many miles should a 2007 Lexus GS have done?
At its MOT aged about 16, a typical 2007 Lexus GS shows 112,419 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2007 car?
A car first registered in 2007 carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
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