2016 Lexus IS · 6,819 MOT tests
2016 Lexus IS reliability
2016 Lexus ISs fail 11.9% of first MOT tests, 45% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 21 IS years (6,819 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Lexus ISs: 22.6%)
- 11.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Lexus ISs: 22.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 45% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 58,336
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,819
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 51% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 38% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 6.4% of tests fail here (5% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 61% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Lexus IS
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.4%
- Lights and electrics2.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.3%
- Brakes1.7%
- Suspension0.4%
- Number plates and VIN0.1%
- Body, chassis and structure0.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.86%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.42%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.36%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.26%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 0.89%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.88%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.23%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.87%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.56%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (2.2%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (2.16%) · Brake pads wearing thin (2.14%)
Other years
Every Lexus IS year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Lexus IS reliable?
2016 Lexus ISs fail 11.9% of first MOT tests, 45% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 21 IS years (6,819 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Lexus IS MOT?
Most often tyre ply or cords exposed (1.86% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.42% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.36% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Lexus IS have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Lexus IS shows 58,336 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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