Lexus IS MOT Results
Registered in 200670.7% pass rate
            from 4,206 tests in 2021
                
                    (38% better than other 2006 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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Lexus IS is unusually good or bad.
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                    11% fail on
                    Brakes
                    
                    (13% better than other 2006 cars)
                    
                
                
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                    5.1% fail on
                    Brake performance
                    
                    (24% better than other 2006 cars)
                    
                
                
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                    2.6% fail on
                    Service brake performance
                    
                
                
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                    2.5% fail on
                    Rbt
                    
                
                
                - 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.90% fail on Service brake imbalance (69% worse than other 2006 cars)
 
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                    0.071% fail on
                    Plate brake tester
                    
                
                
                - 0.071% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
 
 
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                    2.5% fail on
                    Rbt
                    
                
                
                
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                    2.1% fail on
                    Parking brake efficiency (sp)
                    
                    (43% better than other 2006 cars)
                    
                
                
                - 2.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (40% better than other 2006 cars)
 
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                    1.1% fail on
                    Parking brake performance
                    
                
                
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                    1.1% fail on
                    Rbt
                    
                
                
                - 0.95% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.12% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
- 0.024% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
 
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                    0.024% fail on
                    Decelerometer
                    
                
                
                - 0.024% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
 
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                    0.024% fail on
                    Plate brake tester
                    
                
                
                - 0.024% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
 
 
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                    1.1% fail on
                    Rbt
                    
                
                
                
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                    0.52% fail on
                    Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
                    
                
                
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                    0.52% fail on
                    Rbt (sp)
                    
                
                
                - 0.40% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 0.17% fail on Service brake performance
 
 
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                    0.52% fail on
                    Rbt (sp)
                    
                
                
                
- 0.17% fail on Brake performance not tested
 
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                    2.6% fail on
                    Service brake performance
                    
                
                
                
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                    3.7% fail on
                    Mechanical brake components
                    
                
                
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                    3.0% fail on
                    Brake linings and pads
                    
                    (47% worse than other 2006 cars)
                    
                
                
                - 3.0% fail on Brake pads (47% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.024% fail on Brake linings
 
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                    1.1% fail on
                    Brake discs and  drums
                    
                
                
                - 1.0% fail on Brake discs
- 0.024% fail on Brake drums
 
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                    0.071% fail on
                    Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
                    
                
                
                - 0.048% fail on Rod (44 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.024% fail on Lever
 
 
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                    3.0% fail on
                    Brake linings and pads
                    
                    (47% worse than other 2006 cars)
                    
                
                
                
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                    1.9% fail on
                    ABS / EBS / ESC
                    
                    (46% worse than other 2006 cars)
                    
                
                
                - 1.4% fail on Electronic stability control (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.57% fail on Anti-lock braking system (46% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.048% fail on Electronic braking system
 
- 1.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes (48% better than other 2006 cars)
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                    0.55% fail on
                    Service brake pedal or hand lever
                    
                
                
                - 0.50% fail on Pedal (170% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.048% fail on Hand lever (81% better than other 2006 cars)
 
- 0.36% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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                    0.26% fail on
                    Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
                    
                
                
                - 0.21% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
- 0.048% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
 
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                    0.24% fail on
                    Parking brake control
                    
                
                
                - 0.24% fail on Lever
 
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                    0.024% fail on
                    Hydraulic systems
                    
                
                
                - 0.024% fail on Brake fluid
 
 
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                    5.1% fail on
                    Brake performance
                    
                    (24% better than other 2006 cars)
                    
                
                
                
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                    8.3% fail on
                    Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
                    
                    (46% better than other 2006 cars)
                    
                
                
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                    4.4% fail on
                    Headlamps
                    
                
                
                - 4.2% fail on Headlamp
- 0.33% fail on Headlamp levelling device
 
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                    3.0% fail on
                    Headlamp aim
                    
                
                
                - 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.43% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
 
- 0.64% fail on Stop lamp (85% better than other 2006 cars)
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                    0.45% fail on
                    Electrical equipment
                    
                
                
                - 0.29% fail on Battery(ies)
- 0.12% fail on Horn
- 0.048% fail on Electrical wiring
 
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                    0.38% fail on
                    Direction indicators
                    
                    (85% better than other 2006 cars)
                    
                
                
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                    0.38% fail on
                    Flashing type
                    
                    (85% better than other 2006 cars)
                    
                
                
                - 0.21% fail on Individual direction indicators (88% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Side repeaters (77% better than other 2006 cars)
 
 
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                    0.38% fail on
                    Flashing type
                    
                    (85% better than other 2006 cars)
                    
                
                
                
- 0.33% fail on Rear reflectors (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
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                    0.071% fail on
                    Position lamps
                    
                
                
                - 0.071% fail on Position lamp
 
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                    0.071% fail on
                    Front and rear fog lamps
                    
                    (92% better than other 2006 cars)
                    
                
                
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                    0.071% fail on
                    Rear fog lamp
                    
                    (92% better than other 2006 cars)
                    
                
                
                - 0.071% fail on Rear fog lamp (92% better than other 2006 cars)
 
 
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                    0.071% fail on
                    Rear fog lamp
                    
                    (92% better than other 2006 cars)
                    
                
                
                
- 0.071% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (97% better than other 2006 cars)
 
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                    4.4% fail on
                    Headlamps
                    
                
                
                
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                    5.9% fail on
                    Tyres
                    
                
                
                - 3.5% fail on Tread depth
- 2.5% fail on Condition
- 0.29% fail on Size/type
 
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                    4.8% fail on
                    Visibility
                    
                    (32% better than other 2006 cars)
                    
                
                
                - 3.5% fail on Wipers
- 1.1% fail on Washers (67% better than other 2006 cars)
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                    0.19% fail on
                    Condition of glass
                    
                
                
                - 0.19% fail on Windscreen
 
- 0.071% fail on Bonnet
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                    0.071% fail on
                    View to rear
                    
                
                
                - 0.071% fail on Mirrors
 
 
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                    4.0% fail on
                    Noise, emissions and leaks
                    
                    (36% better than other 2006 cars)
                    
                
                
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                    3.9% fail on
                    Exhaust emissions
                    
                    (34% better than other 2006 cars)
                    
                
                
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                    2.8% fail on
                    Spark ignition
                    
                    (39% better than other 2006 cars)
                    
                
                
                - 1.4% fail on Catalyst emissions (34% better than other 2006 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (41% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.29% fail on Emissions not tested (62% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.024% fail on Non catalyst emissions
 
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                    1.1% fail on
                    Compression ignition
                    
                
                
                - 0.57% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
- 0.31% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.12% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.071% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
- 0.048% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
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                    0.024% fail on
                    Emission control equipment
                    
                
                
                - 0.024% fail on Other emission control equipment
 
 
 
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                    2.8% fail on
                    Spark ignition
                    
                    (39% better than other 2006 cars)
                    
                
                
                
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                    0.14% fail on
                    Fluid leaks
                    
                    (64% better than other 2006 cars)
                    
                
                
                - 0.12% fail on Other leaks
- 0.024% fail on Engine oil leaks
 
 
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                    3.9% fail on
                    Exhaust emissions
                    
                    (34% better than other 2006 cars)
                    
                
                
                
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                    2.5% fail on
                    Suspension
                    
                    (85% better than other 2006 cars)
                    
                
                
                - 0.69% fail on Wheel bearings (42% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.59% fail on Shock absorbers (39% better than other 2006 cars)
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                    0.45% fail on
                    Springs
                    
                    (91% better than other 2006 cars)
                    
                
                
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                    0.45% fail on
                    Coil springs
                    
                    (91% better than other 2006 cars)
                    
                
                
                - 0.43% fail on Coil spring (92% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.024% fail on Mounting
 
 
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                    0.45% fail on
                    Coil springs
                    
                    (91% better than other 2006 cars)
                    
                
                
                
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                    0.40% fail on
                    Anti-roll bars
                    
                    (92% better than other 2006 cars)
                    
                
                
                - 0.12% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (93% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.095% fail on Anti-roll bar
- 0.071% fail on Ball joint dust cover (91% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.048% fail on Ball joint (90% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.048% fail on Linkage ball joints (97% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.024% fail on Linkage
 
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                    0.24% fail on
                    Suspension arms
                    
                    (96% better than other 2006 cars)
                    
                
                
                - 0.095% fail on Ball joint (96% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.071% fail on Ball joint dust cover (91% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.048% fail on Pins and bushes (98% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.024% fail on Suspension arm
 
- 0.14% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (90% better than other 2006 cars)
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                    0.095% fail on
                    Sub-frames
                    
                    (79% better than other 2006 cars)
                    
                
                
                - 0.048% fail on Sub-frame
- 0.048% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
 
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                    0.048% fail on
                    Macpherson strut
                    
                
                
                - 0.048% fail on Macpherson strut
 
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                    0.048% fail on
                    Other suspension component
                    
                    (86% better than other 2006 cars)
                    
                
                
                - 0.024% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.024% fail on Pins and bushes
 
 
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                    2.1% fail on
                    Body, chassis, structure
                    
                    (73% better than other 2006 cars)
                    
                
                
                - 1.4% fail on Exhaust system (50% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.43% fail on Bumpers (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
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                    0.21% fail on
                    Fuel system
                    
                
                
                - 0.14% fail on Tank
- 0.048% fail on Pipe
- 0.024% fail on Hose
 
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                    0.071% fail on
                    Body
                    
                
                
                - 0.024% fail on Body condition
- 0.024% fail on Panel
- 0.024% fail on Other body component
 
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                    0.071% fail on
                    Seats
                    
                
                
                - 0.071% fail on Driver's seat
 
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                    0.048% fail on
                    Transmission
                    
                    (99% better than other 2006 cars)
                    
                
                
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                    0.048% fail on
                    Drive shafts
                    
                    (98% better than other 2006 cars)
                    
                
                
                - 0.048% fail on Joints (98% better than other 2006 cars)
 
 
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                    0.048% fail on
                    Drive shafts
                    
                    (98% better than other 2006 cars)
                    
                
                
                
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                    0.024% fail on
                    Integral vehicle structure
                    
                
                
                - 0.024% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
 
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                    0.024% fail on
                    Doors
                    
                
                
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                    0.024% fail on
                    Other passenger's door
                    
                
                
                - 0.024% fail on Door condition
 
 
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                    0.024% fail on
                    Other passenger's door
                    
                
                
                
 
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                    0.88% fail on
                    Road Wheels
                    
                    (69% worse than other 2006 cars)
                    
                
                
                - 0.81% fail on Attachment (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.071% fail on Condition
 
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                    0.74% fail on
                    Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
                    
                    (69% better than other 2006 cars)
                    
                
                
                - 0.43% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (66% better than other 2006 cars)
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                    0.26% fail on
                    Seat belts
                    
                    (78% better than other 2006 cars)
                    
                
                
                - 0.21% fail on Condition (60% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.048% fail on Requirements
 
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                    0.048% fail on
                    Airbags
                    
                
                
                - 0.048% fail on Drivers airbag
 
 
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                    0.62% fail on
                    Identification of the vehicle
                    
                
                
                - 0.62% fail on Registration plates
 
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                    0.36% fail on
                    Steering
                    
                    (89% better than other 2006 cars)
                    
                
                
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                    0.33% fail on
                    Steering linkage components
                    
                    (86% better than other 2006 cars)
                    
                
                
                - 0.31% fail on Track rod end (86% better than other 2006 cars)
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                    0.024% fail on
                    Other components
                    
                
                
                - 0.024% fail on Steering linkage
 
 
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                    0.024% fail on
                    Power steering
                    
                
                
                - 0.024% fail on Operation
 
 
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                    0.33% fail on
                    Steering linkage components
                    
                    (86% better than other 2006 cars)
                    
                
                
                
Read the Honest John Review
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                        .jpg?width=120&height=72&rmode=crop) Lexus IS (2005 - 2013)
                    
                    Very well built. Top quality interior. Lexus dealers are best in the business. Impressive refinement. All engines chain cam. IS250 probably the most reliable car you can buy. Lexus IS (2005 - 2013)
                    
                    Very well built. Top quality interior. Lexus dealers are best in the business. Impressive refinement. All engines chain cam. IS250 probably the most reliable car you can buy.

 
             
             
            