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MOT reliability

Lexus Is350

53 vehicles · 158 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate

Based on 53 Lexus Is350 vehicles and 158 completed MOT tests, the Lexus Is350 has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 123,146 miles.

53
Vehicles
158
MOT tests
5,903
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
9%
Dangerous-fault share

Lexus Is350 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Lexus Is350 MOT tests:

  • Tyres, wheels & suspension33%
  • Other27%
  • Lamps & electrical20%
  • Brakes15%
  • Visibility5%
  • Emissions & nuisance3%
  • Seatbelts & equipment2%
  • Body & structure2%

Lexus Is350 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
31100%
41100%
51100%
61100%
71100%
81100%
93100%
107100%
111587%
122195%
132186%
141694%
1516100%
161681%
171867%
181385%
193100%
20250%

Fuel types: Petrol (53)

Most common Lexus Is350 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Lexus Is350 MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
  2. Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) (5 times)
  3. Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (3 times)
  4. Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
  5. Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a)) (3 times)
  6. under covers fitted (3 times)
  7. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
  8. Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3 times)
  9. Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (3 times)
  10. Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
  11. Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay (2 times)
  12. Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) (2 times)
  13. Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
  14. Front Bonnet struts weak (2 times)
  15. Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a)) (2 times)

Lexus Is350 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2020 1 1 100% 97,626
2015 1 1 100% 117,162
2014 4 10 90% 132,330
2013 15 32 91% 128,018
2012 6 13 92% 123,535
2011 5 11 100% 122,702
2010 2 3 100% 99,112
2009 1 5 80% 134,884
2008 7 23 96% 87,035
2007 6 25 92% 109,715
2006 3 23 74% 154,050
2005 2 11 64% 222,424

Lexus Is350 reliability FAQ

Across 53 Lexus Is350 vehicles in our MOT data, 88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about 0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Lexus Is350 MOT issues are: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a); Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

The typical Lexus Is350 in our data has covered around 123,146 miles.

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