2016 Lexus GS · 2,195 MOT tests
2016 Lexus GS reliability
2016 Lexus GSs fail 8.3% of first MOT tests, 61% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 11 GS years (2,195 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Lexus GSs: 19.4%)
- 8.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Lexus GSs: 19.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 61% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 54,170
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,195
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 61% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 57% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 68% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Lexus GS
Fail rate by area
- Tyres3.8%
- Lights and electrics2.1%
- Brakes1.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.2%
- Number plates and VIN0.3%
- Suspension0.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.96%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.91%
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 0.82%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.73%
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 (9.75%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.38%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.28%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.6%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.96%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.73%)
Is a 2016 Lexus GS reliable?
2016 Lexus GSs fail 8.3% of first MOT tests, 61% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 11 GS years (2,195 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Lexus GS MOT?
Most often tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1% of tests), headlamp aim set too low (0.96% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Lexus GS have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Lexus GS shows 54,170 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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