2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Lexus IS220 MOT pass rate and common faults

646 MOT tests in 2024. 68.4% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

115Well above average
Passed first time68.4%
Failed or needed repairs31.6%
Typical mileage at test114,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 646 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working4.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.0%
    36 marked dangerous
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.9%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.1%
    25 marked dangerous
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.8%
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.2%
  7. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.9%
  8. Headlamp: light intensity severely reduced1.5%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.5%
  10. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics21.8%
  2. Brakes19.2%
  3. Tyres8.4%
  4. Suspension5.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.7%
  7. Body & chassis1.9%
  8. Wheels1.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm24.3%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded12.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.3%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.2%

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 2010 Lexus IS220?

In 2024, 68.4% of 2010 Lexus IS220 cars passed their MOT first time, across 646 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 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 2010 Lexus IS220 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 115, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).