LEXUS IS MOT pass rate
90.3% of 21,904 LEXUS IS MOT tests pass.
The IS has a pass rate of 90.3%, a little higher than the average across all LEXUS models (88.9%).
The LEXUS IS passes its MOT 90.3% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 94.1% at 0–3 years to 76.5% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 94.1% | 51 | 35,401 miles |
| 3–6 years | 93.5% | 4,069 | 48,482 miles |
| 6–10 years | 91.2% | 12,785 | 81,439 miles |
| 10–15 years | 87.0% | 4,125 | 98,576 miles |
| 15+ years | 76.5% | 874 | 122,867 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the LEXUS IS
The most common reason the LEXUS IS fails its MOT is tyres — present in 53.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has ply or cords exposed".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 53.2% | Has ply or cords exposed |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 34.9% | Not working on dipped beam |
| Brakes | 21.5% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Visibility | 17.5% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Suspension | 4.7% | Ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 3.0% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 2.2% | Shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire |
| Road Wheels | 2.2% | Fixing missing |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.4% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Steering | 1.4% | Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
Related LEXUS models
- LEXUS NX — 94.6% pass rate
- LEXUS CT — 89.3% pass rate
- LEXUS RX — 94.8% pass rate
- LEXUS UX — 96.7% pass rate
- LEXUS IS250 — 81.3% pass rate
- LEXUS RX400H — 77.9% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the LEXUS IS?
- 90.3% of LEXUS IS MOT tests pass, based on 21,904 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the LEXUS IS?
- The most common reason the LEXUS IS fails its MOT is tyres — present in 53.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has ply or cords exposed".
- Does this show the LEXUS IS's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the LEXUS service history guide for how to check and keep one.