Car statistics

Lexus ES statistics

How many Lexus ES cars are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records.

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Records analysed
6,339 ES records (licensed and SORN)
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  • Licensed in Great Britain 6,268 +2.7% on a year earlier
  • Declared SORN 71 Off the road, not taxed
  • Rank by number licensed No. 405 of 1,149 models we cover
  • Licensed count At its peak highest since 2018
  • New registrations in 2025 282 registered for the first time
  • Most common fuel Hybrid 100.0% of those licensed

How many Lexus ES cars are left in Great Britain?

There were 6,268 Lexus ES cars licensed in Great Britain at the end of June 2026, and a further 71 declared off the road (SORN). That is the most on the road at any year end since 2018.

Lexus ES cars licensed in Great Britain

Numbers are still rising: the latest count is the highest in this series.

Lexus ES cars licensed in Great Britain at the end of each year
Year Licensed
2018 2
2019 938
2020 1,925
2021 3,311
2022 4,329
2023 5,871
2024 6,093
2025 6,203
2026 6,268

Source:DfT / DVLA End of June 2026 Updated

Fuel type

Source:DfT / DVLA End of June 2026 Updated

Lexus ES MOT reliability

There were not enough MOT tests of Lexus ES cars in 2025 to publish reliable figures: we need at least 1,000 tests of cars aged three and over. Cars have their first MOT at three years old, so newer models appear once they reach that age. How we work out MOT figures.

Lexus ES registrations over time

Registrations of Lexus ES cars for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 1,830 in 2023. In 2025, 282 were registered.

Registered for the first time, by year

Lexus ES cars registered for the first time in Great Britain, by year
Year First registrations
’01 0
’02 0
’03 0
’04 0
’05 0
’06 0
’07 0
’08 0
’09 0
’10 0
’11 0
’12 0
’13 0
’14 0
’15 0
’16 0
’17 0
’18 2
’19 976
’20 1,071
’21 1,402
’22 1,153
’23 1,830
’24 538
’25 282

Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated

Lexus ES safety recalls

We found no recalls for the Lexus ES in DVSA’s records since 1992. That does not mean none apply: DVSA sometimes records a recall under a range or chassis name we cannot match to a model. Check a specific car on GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check.

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Lexus ES. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.

Compare the Lexus ES with other Lexus models

Lexus ES compared with other Lexus models
Model Licensed Change on a year SORN Rank Main fuel
Lexus ES 6,268 +2.7% 71 405 Hybrid
Lexus NX 45,099 +8.8% 604 162 Hybrid
Lexus RX 38,018 −2.1% 3,946 181 Hybrid
Lexus IS 30,131 −7.0% 7,285 196 Petrol
Lexus CT 29,505 −0.2% 352 197 Hybrid

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Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Licensed and SORN counts Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport End of June 2026 6,339 ES records (licensed and SORN) 2 October 2026
Registered for the first time Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport 2001 to 2025 – 2 October 2026
  • Figures cover Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales). Northern Ireland is not included.
  • Licensed counts are vehicles with a current tax or exemption at the end of each year (or the latest quarter). SORN counts are shown separately.
  • First registrations count vehicles registered in Great Britain for the first time, including used imports.
  • Models are grouped by DVLA’s generic model name, so every generation and trim counts together.

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