2011 Lexus IS · 5,173 MOT tests
2011 Lexus IS reliability
2011 Lexus ISs fail 21.2% of first MOT tests, 40% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 21 IS years (5,173 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Lexus ISs: 22.6%)
- 21.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Lexus ISs: 22.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 40% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 82,139
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,173
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 40% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- 2012 cars: 45% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- Strong point: suspension, 84% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Lexus IS
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics7.7%
- Tyres6.5%
- Brakes6.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.1%
- Suspension2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.9%
- Body, chassis and structure0.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 2.96%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.46%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.03%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.59%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.35%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.24%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.29%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.77%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.5%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.32%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (3.23%) · Number plate lettering deteriorating (2.73%)
Other years
Every Lexus IS year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 Lexus IS reliable?
2011 Lexus ISs fail 21.2% of first MOT tests, 40% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 21 IS years (5,173 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Lexus IS MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (2.96% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.46% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.03% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Lexus IS have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 Lexus IS shows 82,139 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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