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Lexus IS MOT Results

Registered in 2003
63.5% pass rate
from 1,954 tests in 2021
(21% better than other 2003 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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Lexus IS is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Suspension (22% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Springs
      • 4.9% fail on Coil springs
        • 4.9% fail on Coil spring
    • 4.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (59% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Suspension arms (55% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.61% fail on Pins and bushes (73% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint dust cover (72% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.0% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.97% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.82% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.051% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.72% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.72% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Anti-roll bars (93% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (88% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Linkage ball joints (93% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint dust cover (83% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.051% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.051% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 9.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (43% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamps (31% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp (28% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.051% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.46% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.97% fail on Stop lamp (79% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (52% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Rear fog lamp (52% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.67% fail on Rear fog lamp (52% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.46% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.20% fail on Horn
      • 0.051% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.61% fail on Direction indicators (74% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Flashing type (74% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Individual direction indicators (63% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.051% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.15% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.15% fail on Position lamp
  • 8.2% fail on Brakes (42% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Brake performance (42% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.4% fail on Rbt
          • 3.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.72% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.15% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.051% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.67% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (83% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.67% fail on Rbt (sp) (82% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (70% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Rbt (sp) (69% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.36% fail on Service brake imbalance (70% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.36% fail on Parking brake performance (77% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Rbt (76% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.20% fail on Parking brake performance (84% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.10% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.051% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.10% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.4% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.72% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (48% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Anti-lock braking system (52% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.051% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.56% fail on Rigid brake pipes (85% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.26% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.26% fail on Lever
    • 0.26% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.26% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.051% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.051% fail on Pedal
    • 0.051% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.051% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.051% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.051% fail on Other components
  • 6.7% fail on Tyres
    • 3.4% fail on Condition
    • 3.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.31% fail on Size/type
  • 6.2% fail on Visibility (22% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Wipers
    • 2.6% fail on Washers (30% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.31% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.20% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.051% fail on View to rear
      • 0.051% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (36% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Exhaust emissions (35% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Spark ignition (28% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 2.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.51% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.26% fail on Emission control equipment (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.20% fail on Catalytic converter (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.051% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.051% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.26% fail on Compression ignition (75% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.051% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.051% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.051% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.20% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.20% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 4.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure (53% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Exhaust system (56% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.15% fail on Sub-frame (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Strengthening plate (113 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.051% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.92% fail on Chassis
      • 0.92% fail on Chassis condition
      • 0.051% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.26% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.26% fail on Body
      • 0.20% fail on Other body component
      • 0.051% fail on Panel
    • 0.20% fail on Doors
      • 0.10% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.10% fail on Door condition
      • 0.051% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.051% fail on Door condition
      • 0.051% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.051% fail on Door condition
    • 0.15% fail on Cabs
      • 0.15% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.051% fail on Seats
      • 0.051% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.051% fail on Undertray
  • 2.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.2% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.1% fail on Prescribed areas (99% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Condition
    • 0.10% fail on Airbags
      • 0.051% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.051% fail on Passengers airbag
    • 0.10% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (93% better than other 2003 cars)
  • 1.3% fail on Steering (71% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on Power steering
      • 0.46% fail on Operation (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.051% fail on Rams
    • 0.36% fail on Steering linkage components (89% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Locking devices (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Track rod end (95% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Steering gear (74% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Steering rack (73% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Steering coupling (10 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Universal joint (11 times worse than other 2003 cars)
  • 1.1% fail on Road Wheels (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Attachment (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.051% fail on Condition
  • 0.72% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.72% fail on Registration plates
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