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Lexus IS - 2013

126.1 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2013 is 221.9 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Lexus IS, model year 2013. Sample size: 438 cars, 844 tests and 1,064 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 438 cars

The 2013 Lexus IS has a lower overall defect rate of 126 defects per 100 vehicles, significantly better than the yearly average of 219 defects per 100 vehicles, representing a 42.6% improvement. Notably, the model shows very low defects in critical categories such as brakes, steering, and body/structure, where it outperforms the average by substantial margins. However, as mileage increases, the defect rate also rises, particularly noticeable in the highest mileage category. Overall, this vehicle demonstrates a strong performance in areas like brakes and steering compared to its peers from the same year.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 438 cars

More model years for Lexus IS

2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

Other models from Lexus

Lexus CT Lexus ES Lexus GS Lexus GS300 Lexus GS450H Lexus IS Lexus IS200 Lexus IS220 Lexus IS250 Lexus IS300 Lexus LC Lexus LS Lexus LS400 Lexus LS430 Lexus LS600H Lexus NX Lexus NX 350H Lexus RX Lexus RX300 Lexus RX350 Lexus RX400H Lexus RX450H Lexus SC430 Lexus UX Lexus UX 300E

Categories

Brakes
▲ 30.9% better
68.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 98.4 / 100 tests
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
  • Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
Steering
▲ 86.8% better
1.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 12.9 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 15.6% better
15.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 18.0 / 100 tests
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
Lights & Electrics
▲ 56.5% better
21.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 50.1 / 100 tests
  • A headlamp: missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 36.4% better
139.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 219.6 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
Body/Structure
▲ 82.0% better
3.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 20.0 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 86.5% better
0.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 5.2 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 91.3% better
1.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 19.6 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 379 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 286
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 94
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 90
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 61
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 45
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 35
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 31
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 29
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 27
A headlamp: missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
FAIL
Occurrences: 25

Serious faults (Top 10)

A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 27
A headlamp: missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
FAIL
Occurrences: 25
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 20
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously not working
FAIL
Occurrences: 19
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 14
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 10
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 5