MOT Stats

Lexus IS

Year	Tests	Pass rate	Most common fail reason
2003	1	100%	n/a
2004	1	0%	Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.
2005	1	100%	n/a
2006	8	50%	Emissions lambda coefficient outwith limits.
2007	11	54.55%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
2008	2	100%	n/a
2009	9	77.78%	Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements.
2010	14	71.43%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
2011	27	70.37%	Position lamp missing or inoperative.
2012	13	92.31%	Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear.
2013	1,490	85.91%	Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear.
2014	3,134	86.28%	Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear.
2015	2,815	88.35%	Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear.
2016	2,003	88.12%	Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear.
2017	1,588	88.92%	Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear.
2018	1,480	90.41%	Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear.
2019	1,219	89.34%	Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear.
2020	588	88.95%	Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear.
2021	6	83.33%	Tyre with a cut in excess of the requirements.
2022	1	100%	n/a

Tests: 14,411

Average Lexus IS pass rate: 87.89%

Most common fail reasons

#	Reason	Fail code	Category	%
1	Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear.	5.2.3(d)(ii)	Dangerous	24%
2	Tyre with a cut in excess of the requirements.	5.2.3(d)(i)	Major	12%
3	Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements.	5.2.3(e)	Dangerous	12%
4	Headlamp aim outwith limits.	4.1.2(a)	Major	12%
5	Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen.	3.4(b)(ii)	Major	11%
6	Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or not working	5.2.3(h)	Major	9%
7	Electrical wiring insecure.	4.11(a)(ii)	Major	7%
8	Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.	3.5(a)	Major	4%
9	Brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.	1.1.13(a)(ii)	Dangerous	4%
10	Headlamp cleaning device inoperative in the case of LED or gas discharge systems.	4.1.6(a)(ii)	Major	2%

Tests date range:

10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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