Lexus IS MOT Results
Registered in 200980.1% pass rate
from 2,755 tests in 2017
(39% better than other 2009 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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Lexus IS is unusually good or bad.
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7.7% fail on
Tyres
- 4.1% fail on Condition
- 3.5% fail on Tread depth
- 0.29% fail on Size/type
- 0.25% fail on Valve stem
- 0.15% fail on Tyre pressure monitoring system
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6.1% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(61% better than other 2009 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim (43% better than other 2009 cars)
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2.2% fail on
Position lamps
(42% better than other 2009 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Front lamps (31% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.073% fail on Rear lamps (91% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.036% fail on All position lamps
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1.1% fail on
Headlamps
(59% better than other 2009 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Headlamp (58% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.036% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
- 0.036% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.25% fail on Battery
- 0.22% fail on Registration plate lamp (95% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.22% fail on Rear reflectors (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Stop lamp (95% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.15% fail on
Direction indicators
(91% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.15% fail on
Flashing type
(91% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.073% fail on Individual lamps (92% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.073% fail on Side repeaters (86% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.15% fail on
Flashing type
(91% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.073% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(84% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.073% fail on Fog lamp (84% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.073% fail on Horn
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5.6% fail on
Brakes
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3.1% fail on
Hub components
- 2.6% fail on Brake pads
- 0.44% fail on Brake discs
- 0.22% fail on Brake calipers (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.036% fail on Brake linings
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1.8% fail on
Brake performance
(38% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.80% fail on Front wheels
- 0.58% fail on Rear wheels (61% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.33% fail on Brake imbalance
- 0.18% fail on Parking brake performance (82% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.073% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.036% fail on Gradient hand brake
- 0.036% fail on Service brake performance
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0.62% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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0.33% fail on
Components
- 0.25% fail on Hoses
- 0.073% fail on Pipes (85% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.22% fail on Operation (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.073% fail on Leaks
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0.33% fail on
Components
- 0.25% fail on Electronic stability system (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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0.18% fail on
Parking brake
- 0.18% fail on Condition
- 0.11% fail on Restricted movement
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0.073% fail on
Service brake control components
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0.073% fail on
Pedal
- 0.073% fail on Condition
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0.073% fail on
Pedal
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0.036% fail on
Mechanical components
- 0.036% fail on Lever
- 0.036% fail on ABS
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3.1% fail on
Hub components
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4.0% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(24% better than other 2009 cars)
- 3.4% fail on Wipers
- 0.44% fail on Washers (80% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Windscreen
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1.2% fail on
Suspension
(89% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.91% fail on
Shock absorbers
- 0.91% fail on Condition
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0.18% fail on
Wheel bearings
- 0.11% fail on Front
- 0.073% fail on Rear
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0.036% fail on
Fluid suspension
- 0.036% fail on Suspension unit
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0.036% fail on
Suspension arms
- 0.036% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.91% fail on
Shock absorbers
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0.54% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(73% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.22% fail on Exhaust system (83% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.22% fail on Emissions (63% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.036% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.036% fail on Pipe
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0.44% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.44% fail on Registration plate
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0.22% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.22% fail on Attachment
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0.18% fail on
Steering
(85% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.15% fail on
Steering system
(86% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.073% fail on Track rod end (91% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.036% fail on Steering rack
- 0.036% fail on Ball joint
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0.036% fail on
Power steering
- 0.036% fail on Electronic power steering
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0.15% fail on
Steering system
(86% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.11% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
(82% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.073% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.073% fail on Condition
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0.036% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
- 0.036% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp
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0.073% fail on
Seat belts
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0.073% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
(84% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.073% fail on Body condition
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