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Lexus IS MOT Results

Registered in 2007
72.1% pass rate
from 4,932 tests in 2021
(39% better than other 2007 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Lexus IS is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.0% fail on Brakes (17% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Brake performance (36% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.73% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.041% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.041% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.89% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (71% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.89% fail on Rbt (sp) (69% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.49% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.34% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.26% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.41% fail on Parking brake performance (69% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Rbt (67% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.39% fail on Parking brake performance (65% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.020% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.24% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.8% fail on Brake linings and pads (28% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Brake pads (27% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.77% fail on Brake discs and drums (39% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.75% fail on Brake discs (40% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.020% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.020% fail on Rod
    • 1.5% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.3% fail on Electronic stability control (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Anti-lock braking system (62% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 1.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes (34% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.30% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.26% fail on Pedal
      • 0.041% fail on Hand lever (82% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.18% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.16% fail on Parking brake control (64% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Lever (58% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Other components (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.041% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.020% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.020% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.020% fail on Brake fluid
  • 8.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (40% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.4% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.22% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.55% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.41% fail on Direction indicators (83% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Flashing type (83% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Side repeaters (60% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Individual direction indicators (93% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.36% fail on Stop lamp (91% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.24% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.10% fail on Horn (65% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Rear reflectors (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (94% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (85% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Rear fog lamp (85% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Rear fog lamp (85% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.081% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.061% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.020% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.061% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.061% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.041% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 6.5% fail on Tyres
    • 4.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.3% fail on Condition (24% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Size/type
  • 4.0% fail on Visibility (38% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Wipers
    • 1.0% fail on Washers (70% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.18% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.081% fail on View to rear
      • 0.081% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.061% fail on Bonnet
  • 2.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (52% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Exhaust emissions (51% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Spark ignition (61% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.89% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (54% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.81% fail on Catalyst emissions (60% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Emissions not tested (62% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 1.1% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.53% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.34% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.16% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.020% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.020% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.020% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.020% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.020% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.081% fail on Fluid leaks (80% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Engine oil leaks (88% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.020% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.020% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 1.9% fail on Suspension (88% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.91% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.41% fail on Wheel bearings (60% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Anti-roll bars (96% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.061% fail on Ball joint dust cover (92% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (98% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.020% fail on Linkage
    • 0.18% fail on Springs (97% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Coil springs (97% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Coil spring (97% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Suspension arms (97% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Ball joint (97% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Ball joint dust cover (94% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.020% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.081% fail on Sub-frames (83% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.020% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.020% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.020% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.020% fail on Axles
      • 0.020% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.020% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.020% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 1.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (75% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on Exhaust system (74% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.20% fail on Tank (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Pipe
      • 0.12% fail on Hose (7 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.16% fail on Seats
      • 0.14% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.020% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.081% fail on Transmission (97% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Drive shafts (97% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.081% fail on Joints (97% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.061% fail on Undertray
    • 0.041% fail on Body
      • 0.041% fail on Other body component
    • 0.020% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.020% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.020% fail on Chassis
      • 0.020% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.020% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.020% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 0.97% fail on Road Wheels (73% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.87% fail on Attachment (100% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Condition
  • 0.61% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.61% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.59% fail on Steering (81% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Steering linkage components (76% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Track rod end (77% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.020% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.020% fail on Other components
        • 0.020% fail on Steering component
      • 0.020% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.041% fail on Steering gear (91% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Steering rack (91% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Operation
  • 0.18% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (90% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Seat belts (89% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Condition (79% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.081% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (91% better than other 2007 cars)
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  • Lexus IS (2005 - 2013)
    Very well built. Top quality interior. Lexus dealers are best in the business. Impressive refinement. All engines chain cam. IS250 probably the most reliable car you can buy.

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