Lexus IS MOT Results

Registered in 1999

64.5% pass rate

from 470 tests in 2021

(15% better than other 1999 cars)

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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 1999 cars and highlighted areas where the Lexus IS is unusually good or bad.

15% fail on Suspension
- 5.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
- 4.3% fail on Springs
  - 4.3% fail on Coil springs (90% worse than other 1999 cars)
    - 4.3% fail on Coil spring (93% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 4.3% fail on Suspension arms
  - 1.7% fail on Ball joint
  - 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.43% fail on Suspension arm
- 1.7% fail on Shock absorbers (150% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.64% fail on Anti-roll bars (81% better than other 1999 cars)
  - 0.21% fail on Anti-roll bar
  - 0.21% fail on Linkage ball joints
  - 0.21% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.64% fail on Sub-frames
  - 0.64% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  - 0.21% fail on Sub-frame
- 0.43% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.21% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.21% fail on Ball joint
- 0.21% fail on Suspension rods
  - 0.21% fail on Ball joint dust cover
10% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 3.4% fail on Headlamps
  - 3.4% fail on Headlamp
- 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.21% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 1.9% fail on Stop lamp
- 1.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 1.1% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.64% fail on Horn
  - 0.43% fail on Battery(ies)
- 0.64% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.64% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.64% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.43% fail on Direction indicators (81% better than other 1999 cars)
  - 0.43% fail on Flashing type (81% better than other 1999 cars)
    - 0.43% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.43% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
  - 0.21% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  - 0.21% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
- 0.21% fail on Hazard warning
  - 0.21% fail on Switch
9.1% fail on Brakes
- 4.3% fail on Brake performance (42% better than other 1999 cars)
  - 3.0% fail on Service brake performance
    - 3.0% fail on Rbt
      - 2.6% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.43% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 1.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (68% better than other 1999 cars)
    - 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (66% better than other 1999 cars)
  - 0.64% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.64% fail on Rbt
      - 0.43% fail on Parking brake performance
      - 0.21% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
  - 0.43% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (83% better than other 1999 cars)
    - 0.21% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.21% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.21% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
- 2.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 1.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 1.9% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.64% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.43% fail on Brake discs
    - 0.21% fail on Brake drums
  - 0.43% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
    - 0.43% fail on Cable
- 1.5% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 1.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  - 0.85% fail on Electronic stability control
- 1.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes (65% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.43% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.43% fail on Lever
- 0.21% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.21% fail on Hand lever
- 0.21% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.21% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.21% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
6.6% fail on Tyres
- 3.6% fail on Condition
- 3.0% fail on Tread depth
6.0% fail on Visibility
- 3.2% fail on Washers
- 2.8% fail on Wipers
- 0.21% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.21% fail on Windscreen
5.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (47% better than other 1999 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure
  - 1.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
  - 0.21% fail on Strengthening plate
- 1.7% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.85% fail on Chassis
  - 0.85% fail on Chassis condition
- 0.43% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.21% fail on Pipe
  - 0.21% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 0.43% fail on Undertray (20 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.21% fail on Bumpers
- 0.21% fail on Body
  - 0.21% fail on Panel
4.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (43% better than other 1999 cars)
- 4.5% fail on Exhaust emissions (43% better than other 1999 cars)
  - 4.5% fail on Spark ignition
    - 2.6% fail on Catalyst emissions (56% better than other 1999 cars)
    - 2.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    - 0.21% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.21% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.21% fail on Engine oil leaks
2.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 1.5% fail on Seat belts
  - 1.3% fail on Prescribed areas
  - 0.21% fail on Attachment
- 0.43% fail on Airbags
  - 0.43% fail on Drivers airbag (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.43% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
1.9% fail on Steering
- 1.5% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 1.3% fail on Track rod end
  - 0.21% fail on Locking devices
- 0.43% fail on Power steering
  - 0.21% fail on Operation
  - 0.21% fail on Pipes and hoses
0.85% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.85% fail on Registration plates
0.64% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.43% fail on Attachment
- 0.21% fail on Hubs

Read the Honest John Review

Lexus IS (1999 - 2005)
Well equipped, reliable and rated highly by owners. Controlled rear-drive handling, rewarding manual gearshift and decent ride.