2016 · 8 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2016 Lexus IS MOT pass rate and common faults

1,957 MOT tests in 2024. 86.2% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

112Well above average
Passed first time86.2%
Failed or needed repairs13.8%
Typical mileage at test66,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,957 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.3%
    61 marked dangerous
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.7%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    60 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  5. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.4%
  6. Headlamp aim: too high0.7%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.6%
    12 marked dangerous
  8. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.6%
  9. Headlamp: not working on main beam0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres8.5%
  2. Lights & electrics4.3%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.8%
  4. Brakes2.5%
  5. Suspension0.4%
  6. Body & chassis0.2%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.1%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.4%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.0%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7%

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: tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. 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 2016 Lexus IS?

In 2024, 86.2% of 2016 Lexus IS cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,957 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Lexus IS?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2016 Lexus IS reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 112, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).