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Lexus IS - 2016

87.9 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2016 is 154.9 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Lexus IS, model year 2016. Sample size: 1,983 cars, 4,257 tests and 3,743 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 1,983 cars

The 2016 Lexus IS exhibits a significantly lower overall defect rate than the average car from the same year, with 88 defects per 100 vehicles compared to 151. Notably, the Lexus performs exceptionally well in categories such as brakes, steering, and body structure, showing much lower defect rates than the average. Mileage-related trends indicate that while defect rates generally increase with age, the Lexus maintains a relatively stable performance across different mileage brackets. Overall, this model stands out positively in several aspects, indicating a strong reliability compared to its peers.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 1,983 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
▲ 46.3% better
42.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 78.2 / 100 tests
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
Steering
▲ 76.5% better
1.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 8.1 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 17.3% better
12.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 15.0 / 100 tests
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
Lights & Electrics
▲ 60.6% better
10.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.4 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 33.4% better
106.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 159.4 / 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
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
Body/Structure
▲ 84.6% better
1.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 9.1 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 78.8% better
0.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 3.3 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 88.5% better
1.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.3 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 329 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: 1,111
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 476
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 331
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 144
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 136
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 135
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 129
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 92
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 78
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 78

Serious faults (Top 10)

A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 135
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 78
A headlamp: missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
FAIL
Occurrences: 68
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 66
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 33
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 23
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 18
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 18
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously not working
FAIL
Occurrences: 18
Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
FAIL
Occurrences: 16