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Lexus IS - 2018

71.0 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2018 is 123.2 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Lexus IS, model year 2018. Sample size: 1,487 cars, 3,167 tests and 2,248 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 1,487 cars

The 2018 Lexus IS has an overall defect rate of 71 per 100 vehicles, which is significantly lower than the average of 120 per 100 for cars of the same year, marking a 41% improvement. Notably, the Lexus excels in several categories, particularly in brakes, steering, and body/structure, where it shows much fewer defects compared to the average. The defect rates for tyres are not specifically highlighted, but the model demonstrates a consistent performance across mileage segments, with the highest defects occurring in the highest mileage range. Overall, the Lexus IS stands out as a reliable option, particularly in terms of critical safety features.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 1,487 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
▲ 57.3% better
29.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 68.8 / 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
Steering
▲ 88.0% better
0.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 5.0 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 2.2% better
13.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 13.9 / 100 tests
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
  • Wiper blade: defective
Lights & Electrics
▲ 77.8% better
3.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 17.6 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 26.0% better
93.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 126.7 / 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
▲ 92.2% better
0.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 5.1 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 95.5% better
0.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.2 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 98.6% better
0.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 7.0 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 307 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: 819
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 340
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 167
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 136
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 103
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 85
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 67
Wiper blade: defective
MINOR
Occurrences: 54
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 53
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 42

Serious faults (Top 10)

A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 85
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 42
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 38
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 34
Headlamp cleaning device: inoperative in the case of LED or gas discharge systems (HID)
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 11
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously not working
FAIL
Occurrences: 6