Lexus IS MOT Results

Registered in 2002
63.2% pass rate
from 1,688 tests in 2021
(21% better than other 2002 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2002 cars and highlighted areas where the Lexus IS is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Suspension
    • 4.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.9% fail on Springs
      • 3.9% fail on Coil springs
        • 3.9% fail on Coil spring
    • 3.9% fail on Suspension arms (30% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes (46% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.30% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Shock absorbers (190% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.3% fail on Other suspension component (190% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.059% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.059% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.2% fail on Sub-frames (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.53% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (25 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.059% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.59% fail on Anti-roll bars (87% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage ball joints (91% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.059% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.059% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.059% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 9.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (42% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamps (42% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp (43% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim (38% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim (33% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.1% fail on Stop lamp (78% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.95% fail on Direction indicators (58% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Flashing type (58% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.77% fail on Individual direction indicators (49% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.65% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.65% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.65% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.059% fail on Switch
    • 0.59% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.36% fail on Horn
      • 0.24% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.30% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.30% fail on Position lamp
  • 9.1% fail on Brakes (36% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 6.0% fail on Brake performance (24% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Service brake performance (44% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 4.4% fail on Rbt (44% worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 4.2% fail on Service brake performance (63% worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.53% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.059% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.059% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.059% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.059% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (71% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (71% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.059% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.89% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.89% fail on Rbt
          • 0.77% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.12% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.71% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (65% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.71% fail on Rbt (sp) (64% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.71% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.059% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.059% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.8% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.059% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.71% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.65% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.059% fail on Brake drums
    • 1.0% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.77% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.41% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.53% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.53% fail on Lever
    • 0.41% fail on Rigid brake pipes (88% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.24% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.24% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.18% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.059% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.059% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.059% fail on Brake fluid
  • 6.8% fail on Tyres
    • 3.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.6% fail on Condition
    • 0.12% fail on Size/type
  • 6.5% fail on Visibility
    • 3.1% fail on Wipers (29% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Washers
    • 0.24% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.24% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.24% fail on View to rear
      • 0.24% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.18% fail on Bonnet
  • 5.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (26% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (25% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.7% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.0% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.12% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.059% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.059% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 0.24% fail on Compression ignition (73% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.059% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.059% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.36% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.30% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.059% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.059% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.059% fail on Undertray
  • 4.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (55% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Exhaust system (36% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.059% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.059% fail on Strengthening plate
      • 0.059% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.65% fail on Chassis
      • 0.65% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.12% fail on Body
      • 0.12% fail on Panel
    • 0.12% fail on Doors (83% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.12% fail on Door condition
    • 0.059% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.059% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.059% fail on Transmission
      • 0.059% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.059% fail on Drive shaft
    • 0.059% fail on Cabs
      • 0.059% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.059% fail on Undertray
  • 2.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.4% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.7% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.41% fail on Condition
      • 0.12% fail on Requirements
      • 0.059% fail on Attachment
      • 0.059% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.24% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (85% better than other 2002 cars)
  • 1.2% fail on Steering (72% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Steering linkage components (75% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Track rod end (82% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.12% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.30% fail on Power steering
      • 0.24% fail on Operation
      • 0.059% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.059% fail on Rams
    • 0.12% fail on Steering gear (87% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Steering rack (86% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.059% fail on Steering play
      • 0.059% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.059% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 1.1% fail on Road Wheels (180% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.95% fail on Attachment (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Condition
  • 0.71% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.71% fail on Registration plates
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