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Lexus IS MOT Results

Registered in 2000
59.7% pass rate
from 790 tests in 2021
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.

  • 15% fail on Suspension
    • 4.8% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 4.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.2% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.6% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.63% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.51% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.13% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.4% fail on Springs
      • 3.4% fail on Coil springs
        • 3.4% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.13% fail on Mounting
    • 1.5% fail on Shock absorbers (110% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.89% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.63% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.25% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.63% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.51% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.51% fail on Anti-roll bars (86% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Linkage
      • 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.13% fail on Axles
      • 0.13% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.13% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (26% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.1% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.25% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.4% fail on Stop lamp (65% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.63% fail on Horn
      • 0.51% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 1.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.63% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.25% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.13% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.38% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.38% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.38% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.25% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.25% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.13% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.13% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 11% fail on Brakes
    • 5.9% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.7% fail on Service brake performance (56% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 4.6% fail on Rbt (57% worse than other 2000 cars)
          • 3.9% fail on Service brake performance (60% worse than other 2000 cars)
          • 0.89% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.13% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.89% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (74% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.89% fail on Rbt (sp) (72% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.63% fail on Rbt
          • 0.51% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.13% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.51% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (78% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Rbt (sp) (78% better than other 2000 cars)
          • 0.51% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.13% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.76% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.76% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.0% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.89% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.13% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.76% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (4 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.63% fail on Lever
    • 0.63% fail on Rigid brake pipes (80% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.25% fail on Reservoirs (8 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Valves
    • 0.38% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.25% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.13% fail on Pedal
      • 0.13% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.13% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.13% fail on Other components
  • 7.0% fail on Tyres (46% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Condition (78% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.13% fail on Size/type
  • 6.1% fail on Visibility
    • 3.5% fail on Wipers
    • 2.8% fail on Washers
    • 0.13% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.13% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.13% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.13% fail on View to rear
      • 0.13% fail on Mirrors
  • 6.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (37% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.63% fail on Chassis
      • 0.63% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.38% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.25% fail on Body
      • 0.13% fail on Panel
      • 0.13% fail on Other body component
    • 0.25% fail on Undertray (9 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.13% fail on Bracket
    • 0.13% fail on Seats
      • 0.13% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.13% fail on Cabs
      • 0.13% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 5.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (35% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Exhaust emissions (32% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 5.4% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.3% fail on Catalyst emissions (39% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.0% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.13% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.13% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.13% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.13% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 1.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (51% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.3% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.51% fail on Condition
    • 0.13% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 1.6% fail on Steering (57% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.89% fail on Steering linkage components (63% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Track rod end (74% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.13% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.13% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.38% fail on Power steering
      • 0.25% fail on Operation
      • 0.13% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.25% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.25% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.13% fail on Steering play
      • 0.13% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.76% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.76% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.25% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.25% fail on Attachment
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  • Lexus IS (1999 - 2005)
    Well equipped, reliable and rated highly by owners. Controlled rear-drive handling, rewarding manual gearshift and decent ride.

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