Lexus LS

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 11 model years from 1,389 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

90%

Total Tests

1,389

Highest Pass Rate

2019 (99%)

Years Covered

About the Lexus LS

The Lexus LS was MOT tested 1,389 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 11 model years (2006 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 90%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol and hybrid versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2019 model has the highest pass rate at 99% from 146 tests. The 2008 model has the lowest at 82%. With a 17 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Lexus LSs pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 9 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2006) averages 110,641 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 45,443 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Hybrid, 3456cc)

£1,958

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£2,413

Per month£201/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2021 details

How reliable is the Lexus LS?

vs average of all models+8% (82% avg)

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

Best to worst year spread17 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Lexus LS by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2021	92%	48	45,443 mi
2020	100%	64	32,921 mi
2019	99%	146	32,128 mi
2018	94%	154	30,327 mi
2017	83%	35	45,495 mi
2015	81%	53	86,105 mi
2014	96%	48	79,746 mi
2013	88%	138	89,200 mi
2008	82%	155	113,444 mi
2007	86%	416	114,736 mi
2006	85%	132	110,641 mi

Questions about the Lexus LS

Is the Lexus LS reliable?

Across its 11 model years in our data (2006 to 2021), the Lexus LS averages a 90% MOT pass rate, from 1,389 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 8 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2019 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 99%.

Which year Lexus LS has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2019 Lexus LS has the highest MOT pass rate at 99%, while the 2008 model has the lowest at 82%, a 17 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.