2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Lexus IS MOT pass rate and common faults

252 MOT tests in 2024. 69.8% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

123Well above average
Passed first time69.8%
Failed or needed repairs30.2%
Typical mileage at test121,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 252 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working4.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.0%
    21 marked dangerous
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.2%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.8%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.4%
    7 marked dangerous
  6. Electronic stability control: warning lamp indicates a fault2.4%
  7. Headlamp aim: too low2.0%
  8. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.0%
  9. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1.6%
    5 marked dangerous
  10. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits1.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics19.4%
  2. Brakes17.9%
  3. Tyres7.5%
  4. Emissions & leaks7.1%
  5. Suspension4.4%
  6. Body & chassis4.4%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.4%
  8. Wheels2.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.6%
  2. Headlamp: has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced9.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.9%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.1%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak6.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2007 Lexus IS?

In 2024, 69.8% of 2007 Lexus IS cars passed their MOT first time, across 252 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Lexus IS?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Lexus IS reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 123, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).