Lexus Is F
From 438 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre cords visible or damaged, lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer and a battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier. The top issue, a tyre cords visible or damaged, caused 3 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.
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 3 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 3 |
| a battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier | 2 |
| brake performance unable to be tested | 2 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 2 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 2 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 2 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 1 |
| service brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel | 1 |
Lexus Is F on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 6 scrapped or exported in the past year with only 5 newly registered, a net loss of 1. Now at 83.6% of its peak (232 in 2014 Q2).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 159 | 35 | +0 | -2 | -2 |
| 2025 Q2 | 161 | 35 | +0 | -0 | +4 |
| 2025 Q1 | 163 | 29 | +3 | -2 | +1 |
| 2024 Q4 | 159 | 32 | +2 | -2 | +0 |
| 2024 Q3 | 167 | 24 | +0 | -0 | +10 |
| 2024 Q2 | 162 | 19 | +1 | -12 | -11 |
| 2024 Q1 | 167 | 25 | +1 | -0 | +3 |
| 2023 Q4 | 164 | 25 | +0 | -1 | -1 |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.1% | windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, a battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier |
| 2008 | 94.9% | lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer, an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction |
Typical mileage
Half of all Is Fs tested had between 53,945 and 112,144 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 80,212 median miles, the Is F has 0.007 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Lexus models
Common questions
What is the Lexus Is F MOT pass rate?
The Lexus Is F has a 94.5% MOT pass rate based on 438 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Lexus Is F?
The most common MOT failure on the Lexus Is F is a tyre cords visible or damaged, which caused 3 failures. Other common issues include lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer.
How many Lexus Is Fs are on UK roads?
There are 159 Lexus Is Fs currently licensed on UK roads, with 35 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Lexus Is F at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Lexus Is F is 80,212 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 53,945 and 112,144 miles.
Buying a used Is F?
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.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.