2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Lexus IS MOT pass rate and common faults

139 MOT tests in 2024. 82.7% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

139Well above average
Passed first time82.7%
Failed or needed repairs17.3%
Typical mileage at test99,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 139 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.3%
    7 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.2%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    3 marked dangerous
  4. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.4%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.4%
  6. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.4%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.4%
    3 marked dangerous
  8. Position lamp: not working1.4%
  9. Electronic stability control: warning lamp indicates a fault1.4%
  10. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes10.8%
  2. Tyres7.9%
  3. Lights & electrics6.5%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.6%
  5. Suspension2.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.2%
  7. Wheels0.7%
  8. Body & chassis0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.6%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.9%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.2%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.5%

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: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2010 Lexus IS?

In 2024, 82.7% of 2010 Lexus IS cars passed their MOT first time, across 139 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Lexus IS?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2010 Lexus IS reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 139, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).