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Lexus IS220 - 2006

295.7 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2006 is 371.9 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Lexus IS220, model year 2006. Sample size: 781 cars, 1,528 tests and 4,518 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 781 cars

The 2006 Lexus IS220 has an overall defect rate of 296 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 20% lower than the yearly average of 369 defects. Notably, this model shows better performance in several categories, including steering, body structure, equipment, and miscellaneous issues, where it significantly underperforms compared to the average car. Mileage-related trends indicate that defect rates increase with higher mileage, particularly after 62,000 miles, but the Lexus maintains a lower defect rate in comparison to the general trend. Overall, the Lexus IS220 stands out positively in its reliability compared to the average vehicle of the same year.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 781 cars

More model years for Lexus IS220

2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

Other models from Lexus

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Categories

Brakes
▼ 1.0% worse
155.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 154.1 / 100 tests
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 54.0% better
9.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 20.2 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 15.5% better
23.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 27.7 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 15.3% better
94.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 111.1 / 100 tests
  • Product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow
  • Headlamp reflector or lens: slightly defective
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 18.6% better
255.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 314.5 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
Body/Structure
▲ 60.2% better
23.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 59.5 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 49.2% better
6.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.8 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 48.5% better
23.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 44.7 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 513 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: 543
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 427
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 281
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 228
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 201
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 195
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 188
Product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 165
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 154
Headlamp reflector or lens: slightly defective
MINOR
Occurrences: 130

Serious faults (Top 10)

Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 71
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 67
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 53
A headlamp: missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
FAIL
Occurrences: 38
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 36
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 35
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 29
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 29
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 28
Product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow
FAIL
Occurrences: 25