How do I check the MOT history of a Lexus IS?

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What mileage should I expect on a Lexus IS?

Typical mileage for the Lexus IS: 60,954 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used IS to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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Lexus IS MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Lexus IS. Check any IS by registration number below.

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91.0%

Avg Pass Rate

+4.3%

vs Lexus Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Lexus IS — MOT Reliability Overview

The Lexus IS has an average MOT pass rate of 91.0%, which is 4.3 percentage points above the Lexus brand average of 86.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the IS is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Lexus IS fails its MOT are a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative, a tyre cords visible or damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. If you are preparing your IS for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Lexus IS, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Lexus IS performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 73 vehicles

89.0%Excellent

Lexus average: 86.7%

Dangerous Defects

4.1%

Retest Rate

8.2%

Mileage at 3yr

61k mi

2020

Top MOT Failures — Lexus IS

The most common reasons a Lexus IS fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

A tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative

1.3%

A tyre cords visible or damaged

1.2%

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

1.1%

A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED

1.0%

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Rear Offside

4.1%

Front

1.4%

Nearside

1.4%

Other Lexus Models

Compare MOT reliability across Lexus models.

Lexus Ls430

88.8% pass rate

Lexus Is F

92.6% pass rate

Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto

87.6% pass rate

Lexus Gs450h

91.4% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Lexus IS

Lexus IS — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Lexus IS MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Lexus IS?

The average MOT pass rate for the Lexus IS is 91.0% compared to the Lexus average of 86.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Lexus IS?

The most common MOT failures on the Lexus IS are: A tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (1.3%), A tyre cords visible or damaged (1.2%), Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (1.1%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Lexus IS reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 91.0%, the Lexus IS is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

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