Lexus IS220 reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Lexus IS220 is a car. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 139 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 83 of 442, and 32.2% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is position lamp (6.3% of tests).
Ranked 83 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 4,550 Lexus IS220s aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 32.2% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Lexus IS220 is 28% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage.
First-time fail rate
32.2%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
–
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
8,100
Typical age at test: 16 years
Lexus IS220 MOT failure rate by age
Most common Lexus IS220 MOT faults
- Position lamp: not working6.3% of tests
- Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.4% of tests
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.3% of tests
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.9% of tests
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.8% of tests
- Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.5% of tests
What the Lexus IS220 fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 16.6% | ▼ 24% less often |
| Brakes | 12.2% | About average |
| Tyres | 7.7% | About average |
| Suspension | 4.8% | ▼ 75% less often |
| Visibility | 4.7% | ▼ 33% less often |
| Body and structure | 3.3% | ▼ 60% less often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 3.0% | ▼ 57% less often |
| Wheels | 1.2% | ▲ 1.7× as often |
| Steering | 0.8% | ▼ 81% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.7% | ▼ 72% less often |
How much is road tax on a Lexus IS220?
Any Lexus IS220 first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates).
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Lexus IS220 reliable?
Its MOT record is better than average: the Lexus IS220 is 28% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 139 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Lexus IS220?
The most common MOT fault is “Position lamp: not working”, found in 6.3% of tests. It fails on wheels more often than similar cars.
›How much is road tax on a Lexus IS220?
Any Lexus IS220 first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates).
›How many Lexus IS220s fail their MOT?
32.2% of Lexus IS220s aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Lexus IS220 combined (Open Government Licence v3.0). How we calculate the league.