Lexus Is 220D Sport Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Lexus Is 220D Sport reliable? We analysed 1,076 real MOT tests across 125 vehicles to find out.
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The Lexus Is 220D Sport is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, headlamp aim too low and position lamp(s) not working. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Lexus Is 220D Sport.
Lexus Is 220D Sport Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Lexus Is 220D Sport. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Lexus Is 220D Sport MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Lexus Is 220D Sport to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Lexus Is 220D Sport Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Lexus Is 220D Sport fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Lexus Is 220D Sport Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Lexus Is 220D Sport models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Lexus Is 220D Sport Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Lexus Is 220D Sport owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Lexus Is 220D Sport MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Lexus Is 220D Sport year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 159 | 82.4% | 66,188 | 94,402 | 120,651 |
| 2007 | 307 | 80.1% | 64,472 | 94,272 | 125,934 |
| 2006 | 314 | 79.6% | 69,989 | 101,712 | 131,636 |
Lexus Is 220D Sport Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Lexus Is 220D Sport MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Lexus Is 220D Sport
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
82.4% MOT pass rate from 159 tests
79.6% MOT pass rate from 314 tests
The best year to buy a used Lexus Is 220D Sport is 2008, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 82.4% across 159 tests. The 2006 model year has the lowest pass rate at 79.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Lexus Is 220D Sport Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexus Is 220D Sport THIS CAR | 79.0% | 1,076 | 107,160 mi | 20 yrs |
| Lexus IS200 | 75.4% | 546,826 | 87,139 mi | 27 yrs |
| Lexus Ct | 86.8% | 304,916 | 55,351 mi | 15 yrs |
| Lexus RX300 | 79% | 229,652 | 83,424 mi | 26 yrs |
| Vauxhall Insignia SE Edition Turbo D | 82.2% | 383 | 42,481 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Lexus IS200 (75.4% pass rate) and the Lexus Ct (86.8% pass rate), the Lexus Is 220D Sport sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Lexus Is 220D Sport has an overall MOT pass rate of 79.0% across 1,076 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Lexus Is 220D Sport are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (23 recorded failures), headlamp aim too low (10), and position lamp(s) not working (9). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Lexus Is 220D Sport with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Lexus Is 220D Sport owner drives around 7,269 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Lexus Is 220D Sport models stay on UK roads for around 20 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.