2013 Lexus GS · 2,114 MOT tests
2013 Lexus GS reliability
2013 Lexus GSs fail 10.8% of first MOT tests, 64% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 11 GS years (2,114 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Lexus GSs: 19.4%)
- 10.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Lexus GSs: 19.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 64% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 70,904
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,114
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 58% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- 2014 cars: 57% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Strong point: suspension, 90% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Lexus GS
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4.9%
- Brakes2.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.6%
- Lights and electrics1.3%
- Suspension1%
- Body, chassis and structure0.3%
- Number plates and VIN0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.42%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.28%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 1.18%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.04%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.95%
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 0.71%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.87%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.01%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.26%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.17%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (2.98%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (1.84%)
Is a 2013 Lexus GS reliable?
2013 Lexus GSs fail 10.8% of first MOT tests, 64% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 11 GS years (2,114 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Lexus GS MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.42% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.28% of tests), tyre pressure monitoring system faulty (1.18% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Lexus GS have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Lexus GS shows 70,904 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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