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Lexus IS MOT Results

Registered in 2000
58.6% pass rate
from 1,328 tests in 2020
(11% better than other 2000 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 2000 cars and highlighted areas where the Lexus IS is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Suspension
    • 5.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 4.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.0% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.75% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.68% fail on Suspension arm (180% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.2% fail on Shock absorbers (130% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Springs
      • 1.8% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.8% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.075% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.2% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.68% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.38% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (14 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.15% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.1% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.90% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.075% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.75% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.53% fail on Anti-roll bars (89% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Linkage ball joints (82% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.075% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.075% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.15% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.075% fail on Suspension unit
      • 0.075% fail on Other components
    • 0.075% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.075% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.4% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 4.2% fail on Position lamps (47% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Position lamp (48% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on All position lamps
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.30% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.7% fail on Stop lamp (65% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.23% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.075% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.98% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.075% fail on Switch
    • 1.1% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.60% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.45% fail on Horn
      • 0.075% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.075% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 12% fail on Brakes (19% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 6.7% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.2% fail on Rbt
          • 3.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.15% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (56% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (53% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt
          • 0.98% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.075% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.075% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.075% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.75% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (69% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.75% fail on Rbt (sp) (69% better than other 2000 cars)
          • 0.68% fail on Service brake imbalance (60% better than other 2000 cars)
          • 0.075% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.38% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 3.5% fail on Brake linings and pads (77% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 3.5% fail on Brake pads (79% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.90% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.90% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.075% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.075% fail on Cable
    • 1.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.83% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.38% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.98% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.53% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.45% fail on Pedal
    • 0.60% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.60% fail on Lever
    • 0.60% fail on Rigid brake pipes (83% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.53% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.23% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.23% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.075% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.075% fail on Other components
  • 9.7% fail on Tyres (58% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Tread depth (39% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Condition (87% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Size/type
  • 6.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (29% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 6.7% fail on Exhaust emissions (27% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 6.5% fail on Spark ignition (24% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 4.1% fail on Catalyst emissions (30% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.60% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.075% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.075% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.075% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.38% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.23% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.075% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.075% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.15% fail on Fluid leaks (79% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.075% fail on Other leaks
  • 5.9% fail on Visibility (28% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Wipers
    • 2.1% fail on Washers (40% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.15% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.075% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.075% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.075% fail on View to rear
      • 0.075% fail on Mirrors
  • 5.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (54% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Exhaust system (51% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.075% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.075% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 1.2% fail on Chassis
      • 1.2% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.23% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.15% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.15% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.15% fail on Doors
      • 0.075% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.075% fail on Door condition
      • 0.075% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.075% fail on Door condition
    • 0.075% fail on Towbar
      • 0.075% fail on Vehicle structure
    • 0.075% fail on Seats
      • 0.075% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.075% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.075% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 2.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (36% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.3% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.30% fail on Condition
      • 0.075% fail on Requirements
    • 0.30% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (81% better than other 2000 cars)
  • 1.7% fail on Steering (60% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.90% fail on Steering linkage components (67% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Track rod end (71% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.075% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.53% fail on Power steering
      • 0.23% fail on Operation
      • 0.15% fail on Other components
      • 0.075% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.075% fail on Rams
    • 0.23% fail on Steering gear (77% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Steering rack (76% better than other 2000 cars)
  • 1.1% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.83% fail on Road Wheels (130% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Attachment (150% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Condition
  • 0.075% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.075% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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    Well equipped, reliable and rated highly by owners. Controlled rear-drive handling, rewarding manual gearshift and decent ride.

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