2015 · 9 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2015 Lexus IS MOT pass rate and common faults

2,778 MOT tests in 2024. 86.4% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

118Well above average
Passed first time86.4%
Failed or needed repairs13.6%
Typical mileage at test76,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,778 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.3%
    84 marked dangerous
  2. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.5%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    60 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  5. Headlamp: not working on main beam0.8%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.6%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    25 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp aim: too high0.5%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.5%
    14 marked dangerous
  10. Washers: not working0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.4%
  2. Lights & electrics6.0%
  3. Brakes2.4%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.2%
  5. Suspension0.5%
  6. Wheels0.4%
  7. Body & chassis0.2%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.0%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.4%
  4. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.6%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.0%

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 2015 Lexus IS?

In 2024, 86.4% of 2015 Lexus IS cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,778 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Lexus IS?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; headlamp: not working on dipped beam; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2015 Lexus IS reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 118, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).