2017 Lexus GS · 1,363 MOT tests
2017 Lexus GS reliability
2017 Lexus GSs fail 7.6% of first MOT tests, 57% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 11 GS years (1,363 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Lexus GSs: 19.4%)
- 7.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Lexus GSs: 19.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 57% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 42,449
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,363
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 61% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 52% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Strong point: brakes, 61% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Lexus GS
Fail rate by area
- Tyres2.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.2%
- Lights and electrics2.1%
- Brakes1.3%
- Body, chassis and structure0.1%
- Wheels0.1%
- Suspension0.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.61%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.81%
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 high 0.81%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.73%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.73%
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 (10.86%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.99%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.04%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.2%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.69%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.03%)
Is a 2017 Lexus GS reliable?
2017 Lexus GSs fail 7.6% of first MOT tests, 57% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 11 GS years (1,363 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Lexus GS MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.61% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (0.81% of tests), headlamp aim set too high (0.81% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Lexus GS have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Lexus GS shows 42,449 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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