Lexus IS MOT Results

Registered in 2017

89.4% pass rate

from 1,568 tests in 2021

(21% better than other 2017 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 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the Lexus IS is unusually good or bad.

4.6% fail on Tyres
- 3.6% fail on Condition (81% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Tread depth
- 0.064% fail on Size/type
2.3% fail on Visibility (38% better than other 2017 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Wipers
- 0.13% fail on Washers (87% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.064% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.064% fail on Windscreen
2.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 1.3% fail on Headlamps (150% worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.83% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (15 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.45% fail on Headlamp
  - 0.064% fail on Dipswitch
- 0.70% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.70% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.064% fail on Direction indicators
  - 0.064% fail on Flashing type
    - 0.064% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.064% fail on Reversing lamps
  - 0.064% fail on Reversing lamps
- 0.064% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
  - 0.064% fail on Main beam tell-tale
- 0.064% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.064% fail on Horn
1.3% fail on Brakes
- 0.70% fail on Brake performance
  - 0.32% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.32% fail on Rbt
      - 0.26% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.064% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.26% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 0.26% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 0.13% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.13% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.064% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.064% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 0.45% fail on Mechanical brake components (70% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.32% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.32% fail on Brake discs
  - 0.19% fail on Brake linings and pads (85% better than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.19% fail on Brake pads (85% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.13% fail on Hand lever
0.19% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.19% fail on Registration plates
0.064% fail on Steering
- 0.064% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 0.064% fail on Track rod end
0.064% fail on Suspension
- 0.064% fail on Springs
  - 0.064% fail on Coil springs
    - 0.064% fail on Coil spring