2023 Lexus ES: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the Lexus ES first registered in 2023: we looked at the 398 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: there were only 398 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
Common 2023 Lexus ES MOT failures and advisories
The share of 2023 Lexus ES MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Tyres8% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors1% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
- Suspension1% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Seats and seatbelts1% of testsRough price £80–£250
At the viewing: Pull each seatbelt sharply. It should lock, and retract cleanly.
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2023 Lexus ES
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
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Other years
Every year of the Lexus ES compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2025 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2024 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2022 | 1,251 | Tyres 15% |
| 2021 | 2,680 | Tyres 19% |
| 2020 | 3,003 | Tyres 22% |
| 2019 | 2,677 | Tyres 22% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Lexus ES cars first registered in 2023. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score