Lexus Is 220D
From 227 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, fuel system leaking and or missing or ineffective filler cap. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 10 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 10 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 8 |
| fuel system leaking, or missing or ineffective filler cap | 7 |
| headlamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 6 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 6 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 6 |
| brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. | 5 |
| brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured | 4 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 4 |
| a wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up | 3 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 15.3% of Is 220D failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £76.
Typical mileage
Half of all Is 220Ds tested had between 109,544 and 144,023 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 130,843 median miles, the Is 220D has 0.023 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Lexus Is 220D MOT pass rate?
The Lexus Is 220D has a 69.6% MOT pass rate based on 227 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Lexus Is 220D?
The most common MOT failure on the Lexus Is 220D is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 10 failures. Other common issues include a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led.
What is the typical mileage of a Lexus Is 220D at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Lexus Is 220D is 130,843 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 109,544 and 144,023 miles.
Buying a used Is 220D?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 69.6% pass rate and an average repair bill of £76 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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