2019 Lexus IS · 3,113 MOT tests
2019 Lexus IS reliability
2019 Lexus ISs fail 10.3% of first MOT tests, 31% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 21 IS years (3,113 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Lexus ISs: 22.6%)
- 10.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Lexus ISs: 22.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 31% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 38,408
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,113
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 44% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- 2020 cars: 29% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 6.2% of tests fail here (25% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 57% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 Lexus IS
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.4%
- Lights and electrics1.7%
- Brakes0.6%
- Suspension0.2%
- Wheels0.2%
- Number plates and VIN0.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.38%
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 1.67%
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.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.12%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 0.48%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.45%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.07%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.33%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (2.83%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (2.47%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.09%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.57%)
Other years
Every Lexus IS year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2019 Lexus IS reliable?
2019 Lexus ISs fail 10.3% of first MOT tests, 31% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 21 IS years (3,113 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 Lexus IS MOT?
Most often tyre ply or cords exposed (2.38% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.67% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.35% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 Lexus IS have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 Lexus IS shows 38,408 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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