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Lexus IS - 2014

106.2 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2014 is 198.0 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Lexus IS, model year 2014. Sample size: 3,174 cars, 6,543 tests and 6,950 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 3,174 cars

The 2014 Lexus IS has an overall defect rate of 106 per 100 vehicles, which is significantly lower than the yearly average of 194 per 100, indicating a 45% improvement. Notably, the model performs particularly well in areas such as brakes and steering, with defect rates of 59% and 3% respectively, compared to much higher averages. Additionally, it shows strong results in visibility and lights & electrics, both of which have lower defect rates than the average car. While mileage trends indicate a slight increase in defects with higher mileage, overall, the Lexus IS demonstrates a robust reliability profile compared to its peers.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 3,174 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
▲ 36.3% better
59.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 92.8 / 100 tests
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 73.9% better
3.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.9 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 33.1% better
11.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 17.2 / 100 tests
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
Lights & Electrics
▲ 64.3% better
14.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 39.5 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 40.2% better
118.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 198.8 / 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 tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
Body/Structure
▲ 80.1% better
3.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 15.6 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 84.4% better
0.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 4.5 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 86.6% better
2.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 15.7 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 359 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: 1,867
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 710
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 668
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 336
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 269
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 251
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 223
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 201
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 143
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 136

Serious faults (Top 10)

A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 201
A headlamp: missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
FAIL
Occurrences: 107
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 101
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 82
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously not working
FAIL
Occurrences: 77
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 55
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 50
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 46
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 33
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 30