Lexus IS MOT Results

Registered in 2015

86.9% pass rate

from 2,907 tests in 2021

(36% better than other 2015 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 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the Lexus IS is unusually good or bad.

4.8% fail on Tyres
- 3.3% fail on Condition (50% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Tread depth
- 0.034% fail on Size/type
3.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (32% better than other 2015 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.21% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 1.00% fail on Headlamps
  - 0.86% fail on Headlamp
  - 0.10% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
  - 0.034% fail on Dipswitch
- 0.034% fail on Stop lamp
- 0.034% fail on Direction indicators
  - 0.034% fail on Flashing type
    - 0.034% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.034% fail on Rear reflectors
- 0.034% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.034% fail on Battery(ies)
2.8% fail on Visibility (29% better than other 2015 cars)
- 2.4% fail on Wipers
- 0.34% fail on Washers (75% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.069% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.069% fail on Windscreen
- 0.069% fail on View to rear
  - 0.069% fail on Mirrors
1.0% fail on Brakes (71% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.52% fail on Brake performance (52% better than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.38% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.38% fail on Rbt
      - 0.34% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.034% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.069% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.034% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.034% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.034% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      - 0.034% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.069% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (82% better than other 2015 cars)
    - 0.069% fail on Rbt (sp) (81% better than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.034% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.034% fail on Rbt
      - 0.034% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.38% fail on Mechanical brake components (83% better than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.21% fail on Brake linings and pads (89% better than other 2015 cars)
    - 0.21% fail on Brake pads (88% better than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.14% fail on Brake discs and drums (77% better than other 2015 cars)
    - 0.14% fail on Brake discs (77% better than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.034% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
    - 0.034% fail on Lever
- 0.10% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.10% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  - 0.069% fail on Electronic stability control
- 0.034% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.034% fail on Hand lever
- 0.034% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.034% fail on Lever
- 0.034% fail on Flexible brake hoses
0.28% fail on Suspension (91% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.14% fail on Shock absorbers
0.24% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.24% fail on Registration plates
0.069% fail on Steering (83% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.069% fail on Steering linkage components (80% better than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.034% fail on Track rod end
  - 0.034% fail on Other components
    - 0.034% fail on Steering component
0.069% fail on Body, chassis, structure (93% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.034% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.034% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.034% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
0.069% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (82% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.069% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.069% fail on Condition
0.069% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (94% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.069% fail on Exhaust emissions (94% better than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.069% fail on Spark ignition (89% better than other 2015 cars)
    - 0.034% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 0.034% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
0.069% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.069% fail on Attachment