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Lexus IS MOT Results

Registered in 2004
65.7% pass rate
from 2,097 tests in 2021
(29% better than other 2004 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 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Lexus IS is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Suspension (26% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Springs
      • 5.2% fail on Coil springs
        • 5.2% fail on Coil spring
    • 3.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (44% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Suspension arms (47% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.72% fail on Pins and bushes (69% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.095% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.95% fail on Other suspension component (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.048% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.81% fail on Wheel bearings (45% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.38% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.24% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (10 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.62% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.48% fail on Anti-roll bars (91% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage ball joints (91% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (91% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.048% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.048% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.048% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.048% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.048% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 9.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (45% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.048% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamps (48% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp (51% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.4% fail on Stop lamp (67% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (55% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Rear fog lamp (55% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.57% fail on Rear fog lamp (55% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.38% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.095% fail on Horn
      • 0.048% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.33% fail on Direction indicators (87% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Flashing type (87% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Individual direction indicators (86% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.095% fail on Side repeaters (90% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.24% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.048% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 7.1% fail on Brakes (49% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Brake performance (55% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.52% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.62% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (85% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.57% fail on Rbt (sp) (85% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.38% fail on Parking brake performance (77% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Rbt (76% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.38% fail on Parking brake performance (73% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.29% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (75% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Rbt (sp) (74% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.24% fail on Service brake imbalance (71% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.095% fail on Service brake performance
    • 2.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.2% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.72% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.67% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.048% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.048% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.048% fail on Linkage
    • 1.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes (62% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.29% fail on Lever
    • 0.29% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (81% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Anti-lock braking system (81% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.19% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.19% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.19% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.19% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.14% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.048% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.048% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.048% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.048% fail on Other components
  • 5.6% fail on Visibility (29% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Wipers (29% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Washers (35% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.14% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.14% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.095% fail on View to rear
      • 0.095% fail on Mirrors
  • 5.5% fail on Tyres
    • 3.0% fail on Condition
    • 2.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.29% fail on Size/type
  • 4.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (39% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Exhaust emissions (37% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Spark ignition (25% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.7% fail on Catalyst emissions (37% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.67% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.048% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.048% fail on NOx sensor
      • 0.095% fail on Compression ignition (93% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.048% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.048% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.19% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.14% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.048% fail on Other leaks
  • 3.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (60% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.095% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.095% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 1.1% fail on Exhaust system (66% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.95% fail on Chassis (91% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Chassis condition
      • 0.048% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.14% fail on Doors
      • 0.14% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.14% fail on Door condition
    • 0.095% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.095% fail on Undertray
    • 0.048% fail on Transmission
      • 0.048% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.048% fail on Joints
    • 0.048% fail on Body
      • 0.048% fail on Body condition
    • 0.048% fail on Cabs
      • 0.048% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 1.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (48% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.1% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.29% fail on Condition
    • 0.14% fail on Airbags
      • 0.14% fail on Drivers airbag
    • 0.14% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (91% better than other 2004 cars)
  • 0.95% fail on Steering (79% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Steering linkage components (87% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Track rod end (89% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.048% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.24% fail on Steering gear (73% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Steering rack (72% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Power steering
      • 0.24% fail on Operation
    • 0.048% fail on Steering play
      • 0.048% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.72% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.72% fail on Attachment (100% worse than other 2004 cars)
  • 0.52% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.52% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.048% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.048% fail on Speedometer
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