Lexus IS MOT Results
Registered in 200263.2% pass rate
from 1,688 tests in 2021
(21% better than other 2002 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 2002 cars and highlighted areas where the Lexus IS is unusually good or bad.
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15% fail on
Suspension
- 4.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
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3.9% fail on
Springs
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3.9% fail on
Coil springs
- 3.9% fail on Coil spring
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3.9% fail on
Coil springs
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3.9% fail on
Suspension arms
(30% better than other 2002 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Ball joint
- 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes (46% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.41% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.30% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Shock absorbers (190% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Wheel bearings
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1.3% fail on
Other suspension component
(190% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.059% fail on Other suspension component
- 0.059% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
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1.2% fail on
Sub-frames
(110% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.59% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
- 0.53% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (25 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.059% fail on Sub-frame
- 0.059% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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0.59% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(87% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Ball joint
- 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.12% fail on Linkage ball joints (91% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.059% fail on Pins and bushes
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0.059% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.059% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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9.7% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(42% better than other 2002 cars)
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2.9% fail on
Headlamps
(42% better than other 2002 cars)
- 2.6% fail on Headlamp (43% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.36% fail on Headlamp levelling device
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2.5% fail on
Headlamp aim
(38% better than other 2002 cars)
- 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim (33% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.059% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 2.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 1.1% fail on Stop lamp (78% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.95% fail on
Direction indicators
(58% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.95% fail on
Flashing type
(58% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.77% fail on Individual direction indicators (49% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Side repeaters
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0.95% fail on
Flashing type
(58% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.65% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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0.65% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.65% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.059% fail on Switch
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0.65% fail on
Rear fog lamp
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0.59% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.36% fail on Horn
- 0.24% fail on Battery(ies)
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0.30% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.30% fail on Position lamp
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2.9% fail on
Headlamps
(42% better than other 2002 cars)
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9.1% fail on
Brakes
(36% better than other 2002 cars)
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6.0% fail on
Brake performance
(24% better than other 2002 cars)
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4.5% fail on
Service brake performance
(44% worse than other 2002 cars)
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4.4% fail on
Rbt
(44% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 4.2% fail on Service brake performance (63% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.53% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.059% fail on
Decelerometer
- 0.059% fail on Service brake performance
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0.059% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.059% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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4.4% fail on
Rbt
(44% worse than other 2002 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(71% better than other 2002 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (71% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.059% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
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0.89% fail on
Parking brake performance
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0.89% fail on
Rbt
- 0.77% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.12% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
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0.89% fail on
Rbt
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0.71% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
(65% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.71% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(64% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.71% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 0.059% fail on Service brake performance
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0.71% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(64% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.059% fail on Brake performance not tested
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4.5% fail on
Service brake performance
(44% worse than other 2002 cars)
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2.5% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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1.9% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 1.8% fail on Brake pads
- 0.059% fail on Brake linings
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0.71% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 0.65% fail on Brake discs
- 0.059% fail on Brake drums
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1.9% fail on
Brake linings and pads
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1.0% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
- 0.77% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 0.41% fail on Electronic stability control
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0.53% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.53% fail on Lever
- 0.41% fail on Rigid brake pipes (88% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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0.24% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.24% fail on Hand lever
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0.18% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.12% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
- 0.059% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
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0.12% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.059% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.059% fail on Brake fluid
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6.0% fail on
Brake performance
(24% better than other 2002 cars)
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6.8% fail on
Tyres
- 3.6% fail on Tread depth
- 3.6% fail on Condition
- 0.12% fail on Size/type
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6.5% fail on
Visibility
- 3.1% fail on Wipers (29% better than other 2002 cars)
- 3.1% fail on Washers
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0.24% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.24% fail on Windscreen
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0.24% fail on
View to rear
- 0.24% fail on Mirrors
- 0.18% fail on Bonnet
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5.3% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(26% better than other 2002 cars)
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5.0% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(25% better than other 2002 cars)
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4.9% fail on
Spark ignition
- 2.7% fail on Catalyst emissions
- 1.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 1.0% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.12% fail on Non catalyst emissions
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0.059% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.059% fail on Catalytic converter
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0.24% fail on
Compression ignition
(73% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
- 0.059% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.059% fail on Emissions not tested
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4.9% fail on
Spark ignition
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0.36% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.30% fail on Engine oil leaks
- 0.059% fail on Other leaks
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0.059% fail on
Noise suppression
- 0.059% fail on Undertray
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5.0% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(25% better than other 2002 cars)
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4.5% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(55% better than other 2002 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Exhaust system (36% better than other 2002 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
- 1.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
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0.059% fail on
Sub-frame
- 0.059% fail on Strengthening plate
- 0.059% fail on Strengthening plate
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0.65% fail on
Chassis
- 0.65% fail on Chassis condition
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0.12% fail on
Body
- 0.12% fail on Panel
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0.12% fail on
Doors
(83% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.12% fail on Door condition
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0.12% fail on
Driver's door
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0.059% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.059% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
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0.059% fail on
Transmission
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0.059% fail on
Drive shafts
- 0.059% fail on Drive shaft
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0.059% fail on
Drive shafts
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0.059% fail on
Cabs
- 0.059% fail on Prescribed areas
- 0.059% fail on Undertray
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2.5% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
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2.4% fail on
Seat belts
- 1.7% fail on Prescribed areas
- 0.41% fail on Condition
- 0.12% fail on Requirements
- 0.059% fail on Attachment
- 0.059% fail on Pre-tensioners
- 0.24% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (85% better than other 2002 cars)
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2.4% fail on
Seat belts
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1.2% fail on
Steering
(72% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.71% fail on
Steering linkage components
(75% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.47% fail on Track rod end (82% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Ball joint
- 0.12% fail on Locking devices
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0.30% fail on
Power steering
- 0.24% fail on Operation
- 0.059% fail on Pipes and hoses
- 0.059% fail on Rams
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0.12% fail on
Steering gear
(87% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Steering rack (86% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.059% fail on
Steering play
- 0.059% fail on Steering rack
- 0.059% fail on Electronic power steering
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0.71% fail on
Steering linkage components
(75% better than other 2002 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Road Wheels
(180% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.95% fail on Attachment (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Condition
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0.71% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.71% fail on Registration plates
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