2018 · 6 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2018 Lexus IS MOT pass rate and common faults

1,440 MOT tests in 2024. 91.1% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

110Well above average
Passed first time91.1%
Failed or needed repairs8.9%
Typical mileage at test50,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,440 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.9%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.5%
    28 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    32 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  5. Headlamp cleaning device: for LED or HID headlamp inoperative0.6%
  6. Headlamp aim: too low0.6%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.5%
    17 marked dangerous
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.3%
    8 marked dangerous
  9. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres4.9%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.4%
  3. Lights & electrics1.8%
  4. Brakes1.5%
  5. Number plates & VIN0.2%
  6. Steering0.1%
  7. Body & chassis0.1%
  8. Wheels0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.5%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.1%
  4. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.6%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.5%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2018 Lexus IS?

In 2024, 91.1% of 2018 Lexus IS cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,440 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Lexus IS?

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

Is the 2018 Lexus IS reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 110, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).