Is the Lexus Gs reliable?

The Lexus Gs has an average MOT pass rate of 90% across 12 years, based on 5,873 tests in 2024. That's 8 points above the national average of 82%. The most reliable year is 2017 with a 96% pass rate.

Which year Lexus Gs is best?

The 2017 Lexus Gs has the highest MOT pass rate at 96%, while the 2007 model has the lowest at 82%. There's a 14 percentage point spread between the best and worst years.

Lexus Gs Running Costs, MOT Pass Rates & Reliability

Lexus Gs

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 12 years from 5,873 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

90%

Total Tests

5,873

Best Year

2017 (96%)

Years Covered

How reliable is the Lexus Gs?

vs national average+8% (82% avg)

vs Lexus brand average+3% (87% avg)

Best to worst year spread14 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Lexus Gs by Year

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2018	94%	399	52,828 mi
2017	96%	629	58,563 mi
2016	94%	1,022	74,753 mi
2015	94%	585	75,300 mi
2014	93%	828	82,670 mi
2013	93%	1,001	82,423 mi
2012	89%	836	91,847 mi
2011	88%	108	93,860 mi
2010	84%	206	102,294 mi
2008	95%	37	89,134 mi
2007	82%	144	120,718 mi
2006	83%	78	119,533 mi

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About the Lexus Gs

The Lexus Gs has been tested 5,873 times in 2024 MOT data across 12 model years (2006 to 2018), with an average pass rate of 90%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as hybrid and petrol and OT.

Best and Worst Years

The 2017 model is the most reliable with a 96% pass rate from 629 tests. The 2007 model has the lowest at 82%. The 14 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.

Reliability Trend

Newer LEXUS GSs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 9 percentage points.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2006) averages 119,533 miles, while the newest (2018) averages 52,828 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Click any year in the table above to see detailed running costs, individual reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.