2019 · 5 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2019 Lexus IS MOT pass rate and common faults

1,139 MOT tests in 2024. 90.1% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time90.1%
Failed or needed repairs9.9%
Typical mileage at test43,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,139 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.4%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.4%
    22 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    20 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  5. Headlamp aim: too low0.5%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.5%
    11 marked dangerous
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.4%
  8. Washers: not working0.4%
  9. Daytime running lamps: not working0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.6%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.2%
  3. Lights & electrics2.3%
  4. Brakes1.3%
  5. Suspension0.3%
  6. Steering0.2%
  7. Wheels0.2%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.8%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.0%
  5. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm2.8%

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 2019 Lexus IS?

In 2024, 90.1% of 2019 Lexus IS cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,139 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 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 2019 Lexus IS reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).