2014 Lexus IS · 10,788 MOT tests
2014 Lexus IS reliability
2014 Lexus ISs fail 13.9% of first MOT tests, 51% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 21 IS years (10,788 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Lexus ISs: 22.6%)
- 13.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Lexus ISs: 22.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 51% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 79,144
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 10,788
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 54% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- 2015 cars: 51% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (level)
- Strong point: brakes, 66% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Lexus IS
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.9%
- Lights and electrics4.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.1%
- Brakes2.1%
- Suspension0.7%
- Wheels0.3%
- Number plates and VIN0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.89%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 1.46%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.41%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.2%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.16%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.12%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.47%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.12%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.28%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.84%) · Brake pads wearing thin (2.73%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (2.29%)
Other years
Every Lexus IS year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 Lexus IS reliable?
2014 Lexus ISs fail 13.9% of first MOT tests, 51% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 21 IS years (10,788 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Lexus IS MOT?
Most often tyre ply or cords exposed (1.89% of tests), tyre pressure monitoring system faulty (1.46% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.41% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Lexus IS have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Lexus IS shows 79,144 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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