2007 Lexus LS · 1,676 MOT tests
2007 Lexus LS reliability
2007 Lexus LSs fail 18.8% of first MOT tests, 56% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 2 LS years (1,676 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Lexus LSs: 18.9%)
- 18.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Lexus LSs: 18.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 56% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- 102,907
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,676
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2007 against the years either side
- 2006 cars: 54% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does better)
- 2008 cars: 64% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does worse)
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 88% 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 LS
Fail rate by area
- Brakes6.6%
- Suspension6.3%
- Lights and electrics5%
- Tyres4.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.1%
- Body, chassis and structure1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.1%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Position lamp not working 1.79%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.13%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.01%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
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.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.89%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.16%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (10.32%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.12%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.94%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.64%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (3.58%)
Other years
Every Lexus LS year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2007 Lexus LS reliable?
2007 Lexus LSs fail 18.8% of first MOT tests, 56% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 2 LS years (1,676 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2007 Lexus LS MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (3.1% of tests), position lamp not working (1.79% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.13% of tests).
How many miles should a 2007 Lexus LS have done?
At its MOT aged about 16, a typical 2007 Lexus LS shows 102,907 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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