Lexus IS MOT Results

Registered in 2010
79.3% pass rate
from 2,426 tests in 2021
(49% better than other 2010 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 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the Lexus IS is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.6% fail on Brakes (29% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Brake performance (32% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.49% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.62% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (66% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on Rbt (sp) (66% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.37% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.33% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.21% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.041% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.041% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.25% fail on Parking brake performance (69% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Rbt (67% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.25% fail on Parking brake performance (63% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.1% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.041% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.62% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.62% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.54% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.45% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.41% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.12% fail on Anti-lock braking system (74% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.33% fail on Pedal
    • 0.16% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.12% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.082% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.082% fail on Lever
    • 0.082% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.082% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.082% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Other components (6 times worse than other 2010 cars)
  • 5.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (57% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.25% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp (31% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Headlamp levelling device (190% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 0.29% fail on Direction indicators (86% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Flashing type (86% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Side repeaters (72% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.082% fail on Individual direction indicators (94% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Stop lamp (96% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.082% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.041% fail on Horn
    • 0.041% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.041% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.041% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.041% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 4.9% fail on Tyres
    • 2.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.082% fail on Size/type
  • 3.5% fail on Visibility (34% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Wipers
    • 0.49% fail on Washers (82% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.12% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.082% fail on View to rear
      • 0.082% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.041% fail on Driver's view
  • 1.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (64% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (63% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Spark ignition (68% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Catalyst emissions (56% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (79% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.58% fail on Compression ignition (54% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.25% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.082% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.082% fail on Other emission control equipment (15 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    • 0.041% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.041% fail on Other leaks
  • 1.1% fail on Suspension (92% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.12% fail on Suspension arms (97% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Ball joint dust cover (82% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.12% fail on Anti-roll bars (96% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.041% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.041% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.082% fail on Wheel bearings (85% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.082% fail on Springs (98% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Coil springs (98% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.082% fail on Coil spring (98% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.041% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.041% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.041% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.041% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.041% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 0.54% fail on Body, chassis, structure (86% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Exhaust system (88% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.041% fail on Tank
      • 0.041% fail on Pipe
      • 0.041% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.082% fail on Seats
      • 0.082% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.041% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.041% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.041% fail on Doors
      • 0.041% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.041% fail on Hinge
    • 0.041% fail on Undertray
  • 0.41% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.41% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.29% fail on Steering (88% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Steering linkage components (85% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Track rod end (89% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Locking devices
  • 0.16% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (82% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.12% fail on Condition
    • 0.041% fail on Airbags
      • 0.041% fail on Drivers airbag
    • 0.041% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.16% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.16% fail on Attachment
Read the Honest John Review

  • Lexus IS 250C (2009 - 2013)
    Incredibly refined. Barely any top-down turbulence. Metal-folding roof retracts smoothly. Effortless performance.
  • 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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