MOT failure data · 2025
Lexus IS220 MOT problems
Across every Lexus IS220 that failed its 2025 MOT, the defect testers recorded most often was position lamp not working, on 7.61% of failure items. The broadest problem area was lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment at 31.63%. These are recorded defects across the model, not a diagnosis of any one car.
Most common Lexus IS220 MOT failures
| # | Recorded defect | Area | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Position lamp not working | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 7.61% |
| 2 | Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 7.37% |
| 3 | Tread depth tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm | Tyres | 6.16% |
| 4 | Brake pads less than 1.5 mm thick | Brakes | 3.86% |
| 5 | Wipers does not clear the windscreen effectively | Visibility | 3.63% |
| 6 | Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak | Suspension | 3.43% |
| 7 | Rigid brake pipes excessively corroded | Brakes | 3.35% |
| 8 | Headlamp not working on dipped beam | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 2.65% |
| 9 | Service brake performance excessively fluctuating | Brakes | 2.57% |
| 10 | Headlamp aim too low | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 2.54% |
Shares are of all recorded failure items for this model, so they sum to less than 100% — a single failed test often records several defects, and the long tail below the top 10 is not shown.
What this means if you are buying one
Use it as a viewing checklist. If you are looking at a Lexus IS220, these are the areas worth inspecting and worth asking about — and worth reading the car's own MOT history for, since a defect that keeps reappearing as an advisory is a better signal than any model-wide average.
The MOT record also has hard limits: it does not check the engine, clutch or gearbox, and it says nothing about outstanding finance, insurance write-off history, stolen markers or whether the mileage is genuine. Our used Lexus IS220 buying guide covers what to check beyond the MOT.
Checking a specific Lexus IS220?
Enter its registration for finance, write-off, stolen, mileage and keeper history.
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Lexus IS220 MOT FAQs
What does a Lexus IS220 most commonly fail its MOT on?
The single most recorded defect on Lexus IS220 cars failing their 2025 MOT was "position lamp not working", appearing on 7.61% of failure items.
Does this mean my Lexus IS220 will fail?
No. This is what testers recorded across every Lexus IS220 that failed in 2025. It shows where this model tends to need attention, not the condition of any individual car. The Lexus IS220 passed 75.65% of its initial tests.
How do I see a specific Lexus IS220's MOT history?
Enter its registration on our free MOT history check to see that car's own test results, advisories and recorded mileages.
See also: Lexus IS220 MOT pass rate · used Lexus IS220 buying guide · free MOT history check
Defect counts from the DVSA MOT Anonymised test-item data for 2025 (class 4 initial tests, failure items only — advisories and minor defects excluded), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.