Toyota Corolla vs Toyota Lexus es300: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Toyota Corolla
75%
MOT pass rate · 392,209 vehicles
Toyota Lexus es300
50%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Toyota Corolla (75%) and Toyota Lexus es300 (50%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Toyota Corolla | Toyota Lexus es300 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% ✓ | 50% |
| MOT failure rate | 25% ✓ | 50% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.7 ✓ | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 111,428 mi | 116,964 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 392,209 | 1 |
Most common faults
Toyota Corolla
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Toyota Lexus es300
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- oil leak from engine
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Toyota Corolla (75%) and Toyota Lexus es300 (50%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.