Lexus Is220 (2010)
2010 Lexus Is220
CarHunch analysed 1,022 real MOT records for the 2010 Lexus Is220. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2010 Lexus IS220 diesel achieves an 83.4% first-time pass rate, which is a solid 3.4 percentage points above the UK average, suggesting these are generally well-maintained cars. However, 43.6% of vehicles in this cohort have experienced at least one dangerous defect during their MOT history—a concerning figure that suggests buyers should commission a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
With a median mileage of around 79,600 miles for a 14-year-old car, these examples have been used moderately, yet they're still generating an average of 2.45 failures and 15.4 advisories per test, pointing to cumulative wear on suspension, braking, and electrical systems. Before buying, obtain the full MOT history and have a mechanic specifically check the brake system and suspension components, as these appear to be the weak points in this generation.
What to check before buying a 2010 Lexus Is220
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 43.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 1,008 | 83.4% | 2.46 |
| Petrol (1%) | 12 | 87.4% | 1.83 |
| Electric (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 83.3% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2010 Lexus Is220 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2010 Lexus Is220 vehicles fall between 61,481 and 99,867 miles.
2010 Lexus Is220 — Still on the Road
571 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 60% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2010 Lexus Is220
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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51.6%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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50.5%
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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50.3%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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46%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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45.8%
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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45.2%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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34.4%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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33.1%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2010. Counts include advisories and failures.
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