2020 · 4 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2020 Lexus IS MOT pass rate and common faults

553 MOT tests in 2024. 91.0% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time91.0%
Failed or needed repairs9.0%
Typical mileage at test30,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 553 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.3%
    26 marked dangerous
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.2%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.1%
    10 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.5%
    4 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.4%
    3 marked dangerous
  7. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.4%
  8. Headlamp aim: too high0.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.4%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.5%
  3. Lights & electrics0.9%
  4. Brakes0.4%
  5. Number plates & VIN0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.6%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.4%
  4. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt1.6%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.4%

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 2020 Lexus IS?

In 2024, 91.0% of 2020 Lexus IS cars passed their MOT first time, across 553 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 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 2020 Lexus IS reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).