LEXUS IS220 MOT pass rate
75.4% of 7,047 LEXUS IS220 MOT tests pass.
The IS220 passes 75.4% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all LEXUS models (88.9%).
At 75.4%, The LEXUS IS220 passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate stays relatively stable with age: 76.1% at 10–15 years versus 75.2% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | 76.1% | 1,875 | 118,256 miles |
| 15+ years | 75.2% | 5,172 | 130,434 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the LEXUS IS220
The most common reason the LEXUS IS220 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 70.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 70.5% | Not working |
| Brakes | 53.4% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Tyres | 25.8% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Suspension | 16.6% | Has a serious fluid leak |
| Visibility | 13.9% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Body, chassis, structure | 11.3% | Has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 8.2% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Road Wheels | 4.2% | Fixing missing |
| Steering | 2.6% | Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.1% | Inscription illegible |
Related LEXUS models
- LEXUS NX — 94.6% pass rate
- LEXUS CT — 89.3% pass rate
- LEXUS RX — 94.8% pass rate
- LEXUS IS — 90.3% pass rate
- LEXUS UX — 96.7% pass rate
- LEXUS IS250 — 81.3% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the LEXUS IS220?
- 75.4% of LEXUS IS220 MOT tests pass, based on 7,047 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the LEXUS IS220?
- The most common reason the LEXUS IS220 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 70.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the LEXUS IS220'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.