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Lexus IS MOT Results

Registered in 2005
67.4% pass rate
from 2,030 tests in 2021
(31% 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.

  • 8.5% fail on Brakes (36% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Brake performance (41% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.79% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.049% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.049% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (75% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (73% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Parking brake performance (51% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.79% fail on Rbt (48% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.74% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.049% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.59% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.59% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.39% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.099% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.4% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.39% fail on Brake discs and drums (68% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Brake discs (68% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.94% fail on Electronic stability control (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Anti-lock braking system (63% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.84% fail on Rigid brake pipes (71% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.20% fail on Pedal
      • 0.099% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.25% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.25% fail on Lever
    • 0.20% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.20% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.099% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.049% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.049% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.049% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.049% fail on Other components
  • 8.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (48% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Headlamps (24% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.20% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.30% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.89% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (61% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Stop lamp (90% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (66% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Rear fog lamp (66% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Rear fog lamp (66% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.25% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.25% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.15% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.099% fail on Horn
    • 0.20% fail on Direction indicators (93% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Flashing type (93% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.099% fail on Individual direction indicators (94% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.049% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.049% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.049% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 8.3% fail on Suspension (52% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Springs (34% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Coil springs (33% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Coil spring (34% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.049% fail on Mounting
    • 2.5% fail on Suspension arms (58% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.39% fail on Pins and bushes (85% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint dust cover (68% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.099% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.6% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.94% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.84% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.59% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.49% fail on Ball joint (160% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.049% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.39% fail on Anti-roll bars (93% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Ball joint (80% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Linkage ball joints (94% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Ball joint dust cover (87% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.049% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.30% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.20% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.099% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.049% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.049% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 6.4% fail on Tyres
    • 3.7% fail on Condition
    • 2.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.34% fail on Size/type
  • 5.7% fail on Visibility (25% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Wipers
    • 1.7% fail on Washers (53% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.15% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.15% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.049% fail on View to rear
      • 0.049% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (32% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Exhaust emissions (29% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 2.0% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.84% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.099% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.049% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.049% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.049% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.15% fail on Compression ignition (89% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.049% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.049% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.049% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.099% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.049% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.049% fail on Other leaks
  • 3.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (60% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Exhaust system (49% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.74% fail on Chassis (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Chassis condition (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.59% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.59% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.049% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.049% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.20% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.20% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.15% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.15% fail on Doors
      • 0.099% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.099% fail on Door condition
      • 0.049% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.049% fail on Door condition
    • 0.099% fail on Body
      • 0.049% fail on Panel
      • 0.049% fail on Other body component
    • 0.049% fail on Transmission
      • 0.049% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.049% fail on Joints
    • 0.049% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.049% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 1.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (52% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.94% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.74% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.20% fail on Condition
    • 0.39% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (74% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.049% fail on Airbags
      • 0.049% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.74% fail on Steering (81% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Steering linkage components (88% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Track rod end (91% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.049% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.25% fail on Power steering
      • 0.099% fail on Operation
      • 0.099% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.049% fail on Other components
    • 0.15% fail on Steering gear (79% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Operation (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.44% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.44% fail on Attachment
  • 0.39% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.39% fail on Registration plates
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