Used buying guides
Buying a used Lexus
Lexus averaged 88.42% across 156,642 initial MOT tests in 2025, against a 77.3% average for all cars. Pick a model below for its own figures, what it fails on, and what to check on the specific car.
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Lexus models
| Model | MOT pass rate | Tests | Avg miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| UX | 96.13% | 15,913 | 32,887 |
| ES | 95.41% | 4,579 | 44,866 |
| RX | 93.47% | 17,960 | 58,560 |
| NX | 93.11% | 30,944 | 50,222 |
| GS | 90.87% | 3,416 | 86,695 |
| RC | 90.78% | 2,331 | 51,018 |
| IS | 89.99% | 12,888 | 85,134 |
| CT | 87.9% | 30,445 | 82,919 |
| RX450H | 81.07% | 6,820 | 118,909 |
| SC430 | 80.45% | 1,760 | 91,060 |
| IS250 | 79.71% | 9,054 | 105,790 |
| GS300 | 77.68% | 2,280 | 115,720 |
| RX400H | 76.68% | 6,751 | 138,609 |
| IS220 | 75.65% | 3,602 | 127,665 |
| IS200 | 74.27% | 5,150 | 114,966 |
| RX300 | 72.75% | 2,749 | 121,076 |
Also: Lexus MOT pass rates