2009 · 15 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2009 Lexus IS220 MOT pass rate and common faults

921 MOT tests in 2024. 69.7% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

119Well above average
Passed first time69.7%
Failed or needed repairs30.3%
Typical mileage at test120,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 921 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working5.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.0%
    68 marked dangerous
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.0%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.9%
    37 marked dangerous
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.6%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.2%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.0%
  8. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.4%
  9. Headlamp: has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced1.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics19.4%
  2. Brakes17.0%
  3. Tyres8.9%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.0%
  5. Suspension4.6%
  6. Body & chassis4.0%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.2%
  8. Number plates & VIN1.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.2%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded13.1%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.7%

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: position lamp: not working. 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 2009 Lexus IS220?

In 2024, 69.7% of 2009 Lexus IS220 cars passed their MOT first time, across 921 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Lexus IS220?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Lexus IS220 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 119, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).