Lexus IS MOT Results

Registered in 2011

80.8% pass rate

from 1,530 tests in 2021

(46% better than other 2011 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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Lexus IS is unusually good or bad.

6.1% fail on Tyres
- 3.5% fail on Condition
- 2.7% fail on Tread depth
- 0.26% fail on Size/type
6.0% fail on Brakes
- 2.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 2.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 2.2% fail on Brake pads
    - 0.13% fail on Brake linings (7 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 0.85% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.85% fail on Brake discs
- 2.6% fail on Brake performance
  - 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
    - 1.7% fail on Rbt
      - 1.5% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.26% fail on Service brake imbalance
    - 0.13% fail on Plate brake tester
      - 0.13% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  - 0.59% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (57% better than other 2011 cars)
    - 0.59% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 0.52% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.52% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.46% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.20% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.20% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.20% fail on Rbt
      - 0.20% fail on Parking brake performance
  - 0.065% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.33% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 0.26% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.26% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
- 0.26% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.20% fail on Electronic stability control
  - 0.065% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 0.20% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.20% fail on Lever
- 0.13% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.13% fail on Pedal
- 0.13% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.065% fail on Master cylinder
  - 0.065% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.13% fail on Flexible brake hoses
3.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (62% better than other 2011 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
- 1.6% fail on Headlamps (41% better than other 2011 cars)
  - 1.4% fail on Headlamp (42% better than other 2011 cars)
  - 0.13% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.20% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.13% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.13% fail on Rear fog lamp
  - 0.065% fail on Front fog lamps
    - 0.065% fail on Front fog lamps
- 0.13% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.13% fail on Position lamp
- 0.13% fail on Direction indicators (93% better than other 2011 cars)
  - 0.13% fail on Flashing type (93% better than other 2011 cars)
    - 0.065% fail on Individual direction indicators
    - 0.065% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.13% fail on Rear reflectors
- 0.13% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.13% fail on Battery(ies)
- 0.065% fail on Stop lamp
3.3% fail on Visibility (32% better than other 2011 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Wipers
- 0.85% fail on Washers (64% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.065% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.065% fail on Windscreen
- 0.065% fail on View to rear
  - 0.065% fail on Mirrors
0.78% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (69% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.78% fail on Exhaust emissions (67% better than other 2011 cars)
  - 0.78% fail on Spark ignition
    - 0.39% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 0.20% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (75% better than other 2011 cars)
    - 0.20% fail on Emissions not tested
    - 0.065% fail on Non catalyst emissions
0.72% fail on Suspension (94% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.26% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.20% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.13% fail on Springs (97% better than other 2011 cars)
  - 0.13% fail on Coil springs (97% better than other 2011 cars)
    - 0.13% fail on Coil spring (97% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.065% fail on Suspension arms
  - 0.065% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.065% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 0.065% fail on Linkage ball joints
0.59% fail on Body, chassis, structure (81% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.33% fail on Exhaust system (74% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.20% fail on Pipe (9 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.065% fail on Body
  - 0.065% fail on Other body component
0.46% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.46% fail on Registration plates
0.46% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.46% fail on Attachment

Read the Honest John Review

Lexus IS 250C (2009 - 2013)
Incredibly refined. Barely any top-down turbulence. Metal-folding roof retracts smoothly. Effortless performance.
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.