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Lexus IS MOT reliability
Lexus ISs passed their MOT first time 78% of the time across 34,416 tests in 2025. 30,131 are still licensed in Great Britain.
First-time pass rate
78%
MOTs analysed
34,416
Still licensed (GB)
30,131
Body type
Sedan
Pass rate by year of first registration
In detail:
First registered
2019
2019 hybrid
1,163 MOTs
Passed first time 89%. Typical mileage 52,409 (most between 35,671 and 77,476).
2019: 100% → 2020: 100% → 2021: 88% → 2022: 88% → 2023: 89% → 2024: 90% → 2025: 89%
Most common failures
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively (1.7%)
- Condition: has ply or cords exposed (1.6%)
- Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (1.6%)
- Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (1.1%)
- Headlamp aim: too low (0.9%)
2019 petrol
2 MOTs
Passed first time 100%. Typical mileage 83,176 (most between 68,760 and 97,592).
2021: 85% → 2023: 0% → 2024: 50% → 2025: 100%
Most common failures
2019 hybrid electric (clean)
1 MOT
Passed first time 100%. Typical mileage 35,857 (most between 35,857 and 35,857).
2024: 100% → 2025: 100%
Most common failures
Where 2019 ISs fail
Wheels & tyres
5.6%
Visibility & wipers
2.6%
Lights & electrics
2.4%
Brakes
0.9%
Exhaust, emissions & leaks
0.2%
Suspension & axles
0.2%
Body, structure & corrosion
0.1%
Steering
0.1%
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