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Lexus IS MOT Results

Registered in 2008
73.7% pass rate
from 3,582 tests in 2021
(41% better than other 2008 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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Lexus IS is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (46% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.56% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.3% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.42% fail on Direction indicators (80% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Flashing type (80% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Individual direction indicators (84% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Side repeaters (72% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.22% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.084% fail on Horn
      • 0.056% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.28% fail on Rear reflectors (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Stop lamp (94% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.084% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (87% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Rear fog lamp (87% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.084% fail on Rear fog lamp (87% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.084% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (96% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 7.3% fail on Brakes (27% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Brake performance (36% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.53% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.056% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.056% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.89% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (65% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.89% fail on Rbt (sp) (63% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Parking brake performance (59% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Rbt (63% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.39% fail on Parking brake performance (58% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.028% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.056% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.056% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.39% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.39% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.14% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.056% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.75% fail on Brake discs and drums (38% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.75% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.4% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (52% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Electronic stability control (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Anti-lock braking system (59% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.70% fail on Rigid brake pipes (52% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.25% fail on Pedal
      • 0.084% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.11% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.084% fail on Parking brake control (82% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Lever (79% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.084% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.028% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.028% fail on Operation
    • 0.028% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.028% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.028% fail on Other braking system component
  • 6.6% fail on Tyres
    • 4.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.7% fail on Condition
    • 0.22% fail on Size/type
  • 4.2% fail on Visibility (34% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Wipers
    • 0.81% fail on Washers (75% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.084% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.084% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.056% fail on View to rear
      • 0.056% fail on Mirrors
  • 2.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (51% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Exhaust emissions (49% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Spark ignition (52% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (37% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.73% fail on Catalyst emissions (58% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.084% fail on Emissions not tested (85% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Compression ignition (41% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.28% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.22% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.14% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.028% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.028% fail on Particulate filter
    • 0.11% fail on Fluid leaks (69% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.028% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 1.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure (69% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Exhaust system (54% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.20% fail on Tank (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Pipe
      • 0.056% fail on System
    • 0.20% fail on Transmission (93% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Drive shafts (96% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Joints (96% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.056% fail on Flexible couplings (9 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Joints
    • 0.14% fail on Body
      • 0.084% fail on Other body component
      • 0.056% fail on Panel
    • 0.11% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.056% fail on Seats
      • 0.056% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.028% fail on Chassis
      • 0.028% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.028% fail on Doors
      • 0.028% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.028% fail on Door condition
    • 0.028% fail on Passenger compartment
  • 1.5% fail on Suspension (90% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Shock absorbers (47% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Anti-roll bars (93% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover (83% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (92% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.028% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.28% fail on Wheel bearings (68% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Suspension arms (97% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Ball joint (96% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Ball joint dust cover (88% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Springs (98% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Coil springs (98% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Coil spring (98% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.084% fail on Sub-frames (81% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.028% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.028% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 0.89% fail on Road Wheels (68% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.89% fail on Attachment (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
  • 0.78% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (50% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.14% fail on Seat belts (82% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Condition (74% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 0.45% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.45% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.42% fail on Steering (85% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Steering linkage components (85% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Track rod end (85% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.056% fail on Steering gear (87% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Steering rack (87% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.056% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.028% fail on Power steering
      • 0.028% fail on Operation
    • 0.028% fail on Steering column
    • 0.028% fail on Steering play
      • 0.028% fail on Steering rack
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  • 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.

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