Lexus IS MOT Results
Registered in 200570.4% pass rate
from 2,442 tests in 2017
(34% better than other 2005 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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Lexus IS is unusually good or bad.
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13% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(43% better than other 2005 cars)
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6.1% fail on
Position lamps
- 6.0% fail on Front lamps
- 0.25% fail on Rear lamps (82% better than other 2005 cars)
- 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim (48% better than other 2005 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Registration plate lamp (64% better than other 2005 cars)
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2.3% fail on
Headlamps
(48% better than other 2005 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Headlamp (48% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.082% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
- 0.082% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
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0.041% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
- 0.041% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.86% fail on Stop lamp (82% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.53% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.53% fail on Fog lamp
- 0.041% fail on Tell tale
- 0.45% fail on Battery
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0.45% fail on
Direction indicators
(84% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.45% fail on
Flashing type
(84% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Individual lamps (89% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Side repeaters (72% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.082% fail on All direction indicators
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0.45% fail on
Flashing type
(84% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Rear reflectors
- 0.041% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.041% fail on Horn
- 0.041% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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6.1% fail on
Position lamps
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9.0% fail on
Tyres
- 5.4% fail on Condition (39% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 4.1% fail on Tread depth
- 0.45% fail on Size/type
- 0.041% fail on Valve stem
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6.3% fail on
Suspension
(67% better than other 2005 cars)
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2.1% fail on
Coil springs
(58% better than other 2005 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Condition (58% better than other 2005 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Suspension arms
(70% better than other 2005 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (68% better than other 2005 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Prescribed areas
- 0.94% fail on Component mounting
- 0.29% fail on Subframe mounting
- 1.2% fail on Front suspension joints
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0.74% fail on
Shock absorbers
(46% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.74% fail on Condition (46% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.20% fail on
Wheel bearings
(86% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Front (66% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.082% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(98% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.082% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (98% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.041% fail on
Radius arms
- 0.041% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.041% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.041% fail on Attachment
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2.1% fail on
Coil springs
(58% better than other 2005 cars)
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6.1% fail on
Brakes
(54% better than other 2005 cars)
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2.6% fail on
Brake performance
(62% better than other 2005 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Front wheels
- 0.74% fail on Rear wheels (78% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.53% fail on Brake imbalance
- 0.49% fail on Parking brake performance (87% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.041% fail on Brake performance not tested
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2.5% fail on
Hub components
- 2.2% fail on Brake pads
- 0.33% fail on Brake discs (65% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Brake calipers
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0.70% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(82% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.49% fail on
Components
(86% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.37% fail on Pipes (87% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Hoses (84% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.041% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.16% fail on Leaks
- 0.041% fail on Operation
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0.49% fail on
Components
(86% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.45% fail on Electronic stability system
- 0.12% fail on Restricted movement
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0.082% fail on
Parking brake
(91% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.082% fail on Condition (90% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.082% fail on
Service brake control components
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0.082% fail on
Pedal
- 0.082% fail on Condition
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0.082% fail on
Pedal
- 0.082% fail on ABS (91% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.041% fail on Additional braking devices
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2.6% fail on
Brake performance
(62% better than other 2005 cars)
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5.3% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(31% better than other 2005 cars)
- 3.8% fail on Wipers
- 1.1% fail on Washers (66% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.29% fail on Windscreen
- 0.12% fail on Bonnet
- 0.082% fail on Mirrors
- 0.041% fail on Indirect vision devices
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1.8% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(65% better than other 2005 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Emissions (42% better than other 2005 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Exhaust system (65% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.041% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.041% fail on Cap
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0.90% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
(63% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.66% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.53% fail on Prescribed areas
- 0.082% fail on Condition (81% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.041% fail on Requirements
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0.25% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(82% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.20% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp (84% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.041% fail on Drivers airbag
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0.66% fail on
Seat belts
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0.78% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
(43% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.49% fail on Body condition
- 0.082% fail on Body security
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0.082% fail on
Doors
(81% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.041% fail on Drivers
- 0.041% fail on Passengers other
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0.041% fail on
Vehicle structure
- 0.041% fail on Chassis
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0.041% fail on
Seats
- 0.041% fail on Passengers
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0.041% fail on
Load security
- 0.041% fail on Bootlid
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0.70% fail on
Steering
(83% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.49% fail on
Steering system
(86% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.29% fail on Track rod end (88% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Ball joint
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0.041% fail on
Free play
- 0.041% fail on Steering rack
- 0.041% fail on Steering rack
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0.16% fail on
Power steering
- 0.082% fail on Pipes and hoses
- 0.041% fail on Drive system
- 0.041% fail on Other components
- 0.082% fail on Locking devices
- 0.041% fail on Steering operation
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0.49% fail on
Steering system
(86% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.66% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.66% fail on Registration plate
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0.45% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.45% fail on Attachment
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0.041% fail on
Towbars
- 0.041% fail on Towbar
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