Lexus IS MOT Results
Registered in 201486.7% pass rate
from 3,233 tests in 2021
(44% better than other 2014 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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the Lexus IS is unusually good or bad.
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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
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3.5% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(43% better than other 2014 cars)
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2.0% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.093% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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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
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0.093% fail on
Reversing lamps
- 0.093% fail on Reversing lamps
- 0.062% fail on Stop lamp (96% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.062% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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0.062% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.062% fail on Rear fog lamp
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0.062% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.062% fail on Rear reflectors
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0.031% fail on
Direction indicators
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0.031% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.031% fail on Individual direction indicators
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0.031% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.031% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
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0.031% fail on
Mandatory tell-tales
- 0.031% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
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2.0% fail on
Headlamp aim
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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)
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0.062% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.062% fail on Windscreen
- 0.031% fail on Bonnet
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1.5% fail on
Brakes
(65% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.80% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(68% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.59% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 0.59% fail on Brake discs
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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)
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0.59% fail on
Brake discs and drums
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0.68% fail on
Brake performance
(55% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.25% fail on
Service brake performance
(71% better than other 2014 cars)
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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
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0.25% fail on
Rbt
(71% better than other 2014 cars)
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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)
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0.12% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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0.12% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.12% fail on Service brake performance
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0.12% fail on
Rbt (sp)
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0.12% fail on
Parking brake performance
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0.12% fail on
Rbt
- 0.093% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.031% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
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0.12% fail on
Rbt
- 0.062% fail on Brake performance not tested
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0.25% fail on
Service brake performance
(71% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.062% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.062% fail on Pedal
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0.031% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.031% fail on Lever
- 0.031% fail on Rigid brake pipes
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0.031% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.031% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
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0.80% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(68% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.37% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.37% fail on Registration plates
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0.34% fail on
Suspension
(93% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.093% fail on Shock absorbers
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0.031% fail on
Suspension arms
- 0.031% fail on Ball joint
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0.031% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 0.031% fail on Linkage ball joints
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0.031% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.031% fail on Ball joint
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0.28% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.25% fail on Attachment
- 0.031% fail on Condition
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0.12% fail on
Steering
(84% better than other 2014 cars)
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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)
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0.12% fail on
Steering linkage components
(82% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.093% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(94% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.031% fail on
Engine mounting
- 0.031% fail on Engine mounting condition
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0.031% fail on
Body
- 0.031% fail on Other body component
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0.031% fail on
Doors
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0.031% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.031% fail on Door condition
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0.031% fail on
Driver's door
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0.031% fail on
Engine mounting
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0.062% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(96% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.062% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(96% better than other 2014 cars)
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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
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0.062% fail on
Spark ignition
(93% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.062% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(96% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.031% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
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0.031% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.031% fail on Condition
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0.031% fail on
Seat belts
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Lexus IS (2013 - 2020)
Sharp and modern styling. Well built and upmarket cabin. Lexus has a strong reliability record.