Lexus IS MOT Results

Registered in 2013

85.6% pass rate

from 1,716 tests in 2021

(50% better than other 2013 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Lexus IS is unusually good or bad.

4.8% fail on Tyres
- 3.1% fail on Condition
- 1.9% fail on Tread depth
4.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (50% better than other 2013 cars)
- 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.23% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 1.7% fail on Headlamps
  - 1.5% fail on Headlamp
  - 0.12% fail on Headlamp levelling device
  - 0.058% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 0.12% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.12% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.12% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.12% fail on Rear reflectors
- 0.058% fail on Direction indicators
  - 0.058% fail on Flashing type
    - 0.058% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.058% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.058% fail on Horn
2.4% fail on Visibility (43% better than other 2013 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Wipers
- 0.70% fail on Washers (64% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.058% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.058% fail on Windscreen
2.2% fail on Brakes (58% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.99% fail on Mechanical brake components (62% better than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.64% fail on Brake linings and pads (68% better than other 2013 cars)
    - 0.64% fail on Brake pads (68% better than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.47% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.47% fail on Brake discs
- 0.87% fail on Brake performance (57% better than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.47% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 0.47% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 0.29% fail on Service brake performance (75% better than other 2013 cars)
    - 0.29% fail on Rbt (74% better than other 2013 cars)
      - 0.29% fail on Service brake performance (70% better than other 2013 cars)
      - 0.058% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.12% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.12% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.12% fail on Service brake performance
  - 0.058% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.058% fail on Rbt
      - 0.058% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.23% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 0.17% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.17% fail on Pedal
- 0.12% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.12% fail on Lever
- 0.058% fail on Flexible brake hoses
0.64% fail on Suspension (91% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.41% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.12% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.058% fail on Suspension arms
  - 0.058% fail on Suspension arm
- 0.058% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 0.058% fail on Ball joint dust cover
0.58% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.58% fail on Registration plates
0.23% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.23% fail on Attachment
0.17% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (90% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Exhaust emissions (89% better than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.17% fail on Spark ignition (83% better than other 2013 cars)
    - 0.17% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
0.12% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.058% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.058% fail on Condition
- 0.058% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
0.058% fail on Steering
- 0.058% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 0.058% fail on Track rod end
0.058% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 0.058% fail on Exhaust system