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Lexus IS220 - 2007

284.9 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2007 is 357.4 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Lexus IS220, model year 2007. Sample size: 1,281 cars, 2,554 tests and 7,276 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 1,281 cars

The 2007 Lexus IS220 has an overall defect rate of 285 per 100 vehicles, which is significantly lower than the average of 352 per 100 vehicles, representing a 19% improvement. Mileage data indicates that defect rates increase with higher mileage, but the IS220 performs notably better in lower mileage brackets. It excels in several categories, particularly in steering, where it shows a 68% lower defect rate compared to the average, and in visibility and body structure, where it also fares better. Overall, the IS220 displays commendable reliability compared to its peers from the same year.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 1,281 cars

More model years for Lexus IS220

2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

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
▼ 9.0% worse
154.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 141.7 / 100 tests
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 69.5% better
6.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 20.0 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 23.0% better
20.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 26.5 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 3.3% better
99.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 102.9 / 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
▲ 25.8% better
233.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 314.0 / 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
Body/Structure
▲ 49.6% better
27.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 54.8 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 57.8% better
4.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 10.9 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 45.3% better
24.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 43.9 / 100 tests
  • Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 498 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: 900
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 655
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 442
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 356
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 314
Product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 300
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 293
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 254
Headlamp reflector or lens: slightly defective
MINOR
Occurrences: 244
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 224

Serious faults (Top 10)

Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 120
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 107
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 95
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 58
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 58
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 51
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 51
Product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow
FAIL
Occurrences: 43
Headlamp reflector or lens: seriously defective or missing
FAIL
Occurrences: 38
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 38