2014 · 10 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2014 Lexus IS MOT pass rate and common faults

3,080 MOT tests in 2024. 84.2% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

121Well above average
Passed first time84.2%
Failed or needed repairs15.8%
Typical mileage at test86,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,080 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.3%
    101 marked dangerous
  2. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.3%
    58 marked dangerous
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.3%
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.3%
  7. Headlamp: not working on main beam0.9%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.8%
    29 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp aim: too high0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres8.7%
  2. Lights & electrics6.8%
  3. Brakes3.7%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.3%
  5. Suspension1.1%
  6. Wheels0.3%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.3%
  8. Body & chassis0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.5%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.3%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.4%
  4. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.9%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.1%

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 2014 Lexus IS?

In 2024, 84.2% of 2014 Lexus IS cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,080 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Lexus IS?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2014 Lexus IS reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 121, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).