Lexus IS MOT Results

Registered in 2001
63.5% pass rate
from 1,322 tests in 2021
(18% better than other 2001 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 2001 cars and highlighted areas where the Lexus IS is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Suspension
    • 4.4% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.4% fail on Suspension arm (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 4.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.9% fail on Springs
      • 3.9% fail on Coil springs
        • 3.9% fail on Coil spring
    • 1.8% fail on Shock absorbers (140% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Sub-frames (150% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (26 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.38% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.83% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.53% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.15% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.15% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.61% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.38% fail on Anti-roll bars (91% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage ball joints (87% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.076% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.076% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.076% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (28% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.2% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.076% fail on Matched pair
      • 0.076% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (53% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.38% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.4% fail on Stop lamp (67% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.76% fail on Direction indicators (69% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Flashing type (69% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.68% fail on Individual direction indicators (58% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.076% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.61% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.53% fail on Rear fog lamp (60% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.53% fail on Rear fog lamp (60% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.076% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.076% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.30% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.15% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.076% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.076% fail on Horn
    • 0.15% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.15% fail on Position lamp
  • 8.5% fail on Brakes (39% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Brake performance (33% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.3% fail on Rbt
          • 2.7% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.76% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt
          • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.076% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (64% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (62% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (70% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.68% fail on Rbt (sp) (69% better than other 2001 cars)
          • 0.61% fail on Service brake imbalance (60% better than other 2001 cars)
          • 0.076% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.15% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.2% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.53% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.45% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.076% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.15% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.076% fail on Cable
        • 0.076% fail on Linkage
    • 0.91% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.76% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.15% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.076% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.76% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.76% fail on Lever
    • 0.38% fail on Rigid brake pipes (88% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.23% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.23% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.15% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.15% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 6.7% fail on Visibility
    • 3.5% fail on Washers
    • 3.0% fail on Wipers (34% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.15% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.15% fail on Windscreen
  • 5.7% fail on Tyres
    • 3.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.2% fail on Condition
    • 0.23% fail on Size/type
  • 4.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (54% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.076% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 1.5% fail on Exhaust system (54% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Chassis
      • 0.68% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.23% fail on Doors
      • 0.23% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.23% fail on Door condition
    • 0.15% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.15% fail on Tank
    • 0.15% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.076% fail on Transmission
      • 0.076% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.076% fail on Joints
    • 0.076% fail on Cabs
      • 0.076% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.076% fail on Undertray
  • 3.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (51% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Exhaust emissions (49% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Spark ignition (45% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Catalyst emissions (52% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (47% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.83% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.076% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.076% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.076% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.15% fail on Compression ignition (79% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.076% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.076% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.076% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.076% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 2.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (36% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.8% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.15% fail on Condition
      • 0.076% fail on Attachment
    • 0.15% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (89% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.076% fail on Airbags
      • 0.076% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 2.0% fail on Steering (48% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Steering linkage components (72% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Track rod end (74% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.076% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.076% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.68% fail on Power steering
      • 0.68% fail on Operation (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.53% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.076% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.076% fail on Steering column
  • 0.91% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.91% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.30% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.30% fail on Attachment
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