Lexus IS MOT Results
Registered in 200057.5% pass rate
from 1,974 tests in 2017
(14% 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.
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23% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
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8.6% fail on
Position lamps
(32% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 7.8% fail on Front lamps (60% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 0.66% fail on Rear lamps (65% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.20% fail on All position lamps
- 8.2% fail on Registration plate lamp (40% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 6.5% fail on Headlamp aim
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3.9% fail on
Headlamps
- 3.7% fail on Headlamp
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0.15% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
- 0.15% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (8 times worse than other 2000 cars)
- 0.051% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 2.0% fail on Stop lamp (65% better than other 2000 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Battery (58% worse than other 2000 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 1.2% fail on Fog lamp
- 0.30% fail on Tell tale
- 0.051% fail on Switch
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1.2% fail on
Direction indicators
(58% better than other 2000 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Flashing type
(58% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.71% fail on Individual lamps (58% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Side repeaters (66% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.20% fail on All direction indicators
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1.2% fail on
Flashing type
(58% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.46% fail on Horn
- 0.20% fail on Electrical wiring
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0.10% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.051% fail on Lamp
- 0.051% fail on Switch
- 0.051% fail on Rear reflectors
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8.6% fail on
Position lamps
(32% worse than other 2000 cars)
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14% fail on
Suspension
(35% better than other 2000 cars)
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3.7% fail on
Suspension arms
- 3.1% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.66% fail on Condition (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
- 0.051% fail on Attachment
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3.7% fail on
Prescribed areas
(27% better than other 2000 cars)
- 2.5% fail on Component mounting (36% better than other 2000 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Subframe mounting
- 0.051% fail on Spring mounting
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3.5% fail on
Shock absorbers
(120% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 3.5% fail on Condition (120% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Front suspension joints
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1.8% fail on
Coil springs
(43% better than other 2000 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Condition (41% better than other 2000 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Wheel bearings
(42% better than other 2000 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Front
- 0.10% fail on Rear (92% better than other 2000 cars)
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0.76% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(85% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.56% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (83% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (89% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.051% fail on Attachment
- 0.051% fail on Linkage condition
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0.41% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.30% fail on Attachment (4 times worse than other 2000 cars)
- 0.051% fail on Condition
- 0.051% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.15% fail on
Tie bars/rods
- 0.10% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.051% fail on Condition
- 0.15% fail on Front suspension retaining and locking devices (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
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0.10% fail on
Trailing arms
- 0.10% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.10% fail on
Drive shafts
(98% better than other 2000 cars)
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0.051% fail on
Front drive shafts
- 0.051% fail on Drive shafts
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0.051% fail on
Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
- 0.051% fail on Drive shafts
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0.051% fail on
Front drive shafts
- 0.051% fail on General condition
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0.051% fail on
Fluid suspension
- 0.051% fail on Suspension unit
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3.7% fail on
Suspension arms
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12% fail on
Brakes
(28% better than other 2000 cars)
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6.8% fail on
Brake performance
(25% better than other 2000 cars)
- 4.2% fail on Front wheels
- 2.2% fail on Rear wheels (46% better than other 2000 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance (73% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.61% fail on Brake imbalance
- 0.20% fail on Service brake performance (82% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.10% fail on Brake operation
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4.1% fail on
Hub components
(36% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Brake pads
- 0.86% fail on Brake discs
- 0.20% fail on Brake back plates (6 times worse than other 2000 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Brake calipers
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1.9% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(71% better than other 2000 cars)
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0.96% fail on
Components
(84% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.56% fail on Hoses (63% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.46% fail on Pipes (89% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.051% fail on Cylinders
- 0.051% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.051% fail on Pump
- 0.71% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Leaks
- 0.051% fail on Operation
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0.96% fail on
Components
(84% better than other 2000 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Parking brake
- 1.3% fail on Condition
- 0.61% fail on ABS (56% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.41% fail on Restricted movement
- 0.25% fail on Electronic stability system
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0.051% fail on
Mechanical components
- 0.051% fail on Cable
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0.051% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
- 0.051% fail on Warning
- 0.051% fail on Locking devices
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6.8% fail on
Brake performance
(25% better than other 2000 cars)
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11% fail on
Tyres
(32% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 6.8% fail on Condition (84% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 5.3% fail on Tread depth
- 0.30% fail on Size/type
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7.8% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(19% better than other 2000 cars)
- 5.2% fail on Wipers
- 2.4% fail on Washers (35% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.56% fail on Windscreen
- 0.15% fail on Mirrors
- 0.051% fail on Bonnet
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5.2% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(52% better than other 2000 cars)
- 3.7% fail on Emissions (41% better than other 2000 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Exhaust system (59% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Emissions not tested (73% better than other 2000 cars)
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0.051% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.051% fail on Cap
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2.5% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
(50% better than other 2000 cars)
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2.3% fail on
Seat belts
(31% better than other 2000 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Prescribed areas
- 0.25% fail on Condition
- 0.051% fail on Requirements
- 0.051% fail on Attachment
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0.15% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(91% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.15% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp (90% better than other 2000 cars)
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2.3% fail on
Seat belts
(31% better than other 2000 cars)
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2.0% fail on
Steering
(57% better than other 2000 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Steering system
(70% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.66% fail on Track rod end (73% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.41% fail on Ball joint
- 0.15% fail on Steering rack (85% better than other 2000 cars)
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0.051% fail on
Free play
- 0.051% fail on Steering rack
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0.35% fail on
Power steering
- 0.15% fail on Other components
- 0.10% fail on Operation
- 0.10% fail on Pump
- 0.051% fail on Rams
- 0.30% fail on Locking devices (5 times worse than other 2000 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Steering operation
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1.2% fail on
Steering system
(70% better than other 2000 cars)
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2.0% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
(45% better than other 2000 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Body condition
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0.41% fail on
Vehicle structure
(57% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.41% fail on Chassis (57% better than other 2000 cars)
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0.20% fail on
Seats
- 0.15% fail on Drivers
- 0.051% fail on Passengers
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0.15% fail on
Doors
(75% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Passengers other
- 0.051% fail on Drivers
- 0.051% fail on Body security
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1.5% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 1.5% fail on Registration plate
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1.1% fail on
Road Wheels
(160% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Attachment (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Condition
Read the Honest John Review
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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.