Lexus IS220 MOT pass rate: 75.7% (3,601 tests, 2025)
How the IS220 compares
Lexus IS220
75.7%UK average (all Class 4 vehicles)
77.5% across 33.1 million testsLexus average (all models)
88.0%What fails most on the Lexus IS220
Across failed and rectified tests in 2025, these vehicle systems produced the most defects on the IS220:
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 809 | 32.7% |
| 2 | Brakes | 683 | 27.6% |
| 3 | Tyres | 378 | 15.3% |
| 4 | Suspension | 250 | 10.1% |
| 5 | Visibility | 140 | 5.7% |
| 6 | Body, chassis, structure | 113 | 4.6% |
Pre-MOT checklist for IS220 owners
Based on the failure profile above, ten minutes with a torch before your test removes the most likely fail items:
- Walk round with all lights on: one blown bulb is the most avoidable fail there is
- Feel for a spongy pedal or pulling to one side; check pad wear through the wheel spokes if visible
- Check tread with the 20p test and inspect sidewalls for cracking — tyres close to the limit are the country’s most common advisory
- Bounce each corner and listen for clonks over speed bumps — suspension is this model’s (and the UK’s) top failure system
- Replace smeared wiper blades and top up washer fluid — both are test items
A stored fault code with the engine light on is an automatic Major defect. Scan and clear resolved faults before booking.
- Topdon OBD2 scannersTopdon diagnostic scanners with full-system readouts
- XTOOL diagnostic toolsXTOOL code readers for petrol and diesel cars
- Autel UK testersAutel professional-grade diagnostic testers
IS220 pass rate by registration year
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 2,242 | 75.0% | +10.6 pts | 131,609 | |
| 2007 | 3,637 | 75.0% | +9.9 pts | 128,382 | |
| 2008 | 2,639 | 76.4% | +11.3 pts | 124,007 | |
| 2009 | 2,814 | 76.4% | +10.0 pts | 119,942 | |
| 2010 | 1,989 | 75.1% | +7.7 pts | 113,725 |
Check a specific IS220 before you buy
Pass rates describe the model; they can’t tell you about the one car you’re looking at. Run its plate through our free MOT history check to see its personal record of failures, advisories and mileage readings.
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FAQs
What is the MOT pass rate for a Lexus IS220?
In 2025, 75.7% of 3,601 first MOT tests on the Lexus IS220 were passes (UK average: 77.5%). Data: DVSA anonymised MOT results.
What does the IS220 fail its MOT on most?
The biggest defect group is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (32.7% of its recorded defects), followed by brakes.
Is the Lexus IS220 reliable?
MOT pass rate is one lens on durability: at 75.7% it performs below the national average at a median age of 17 years and 125,677 miles. Always check the individual car's history too.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2025 extract (Class 4 initial tests only; retests excluded). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Figures rounded to one decimal place.