Lexus IS MOT Results

Registered in 2014
86.7% pass rate
from 3,233 tests in 2021
(44% better than other 2014 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the Lexus IS is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.9% fail on Tyres
    • 3.3% fail on Condition (39% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Tread depth (28% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.062% fail on Size/type
  • 3.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (43% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.093% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.19% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.093% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.093% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.062% fail on Stop lamp (96% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.062% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.062% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.062% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.062% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.031% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.031% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.031% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.031% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.031% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.031% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 2.7% fail on Visibility (32% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Wipers
    • 0.65% fail on Washers (61% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.062% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.062% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.031% fail on Bonnet
  • 1.5% fail on Brakes (65% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.80% fail on Mechanical brake components (68% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.59% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.34% fail on Brake linings and pads (82% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Brake pads (82% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Brake performance (55% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Service brake performance (71% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Rbt (71% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake performance (70% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.062% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.15% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (71% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Rbt (sp) (70% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.12% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.12% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.12% fail on Rbt
          • 0.093% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.031% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.062% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.062% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.062% fail on Pedal
    • 0.031% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.031% fail on Lever
    • 0.031% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.031% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.031% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 0.37% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.37% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.34% fail on Suspension (93% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.093% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.031% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.031% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.031% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.031% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 0.031% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.031% fail on Ball joint
  • 0.28% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.25% fail on Attachment
    • 0.031% fail on Condition
  • 0.12% fail on Steering (84% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Steering linkage components (82% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Track rod end (81% better than other 2014 cars)
  • 0.093% fail on Body, chassis, structure (94% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.031% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.031% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.031% fail on Body
      • 0.031% fail on Other body component
    • 0.031% fail on Doors
      • 0.031% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.031% fail on Door condition
  • 0.062% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (96% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.062% fail on Exhaust emissions (96% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Spark ignition (93% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.031% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 0.031% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.031% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.031% fail on Condition
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