Is the Lexus Is 220d reliable?

The Lexus Is 220d has an average MOT pass rate of 74% across 3 years, based on 236 tests in 2026. That's 8 points below the national average of 82%. The most reliable year is 2007 with a 76% pass rate.

Which year Lexus Is 220d is best?

The 2007 Lexus Is 220d has the highest MOT pass rate at 76%, while the 2006 model has the lowest at 73%. There's a 3 percentage point spread between the best and worst years.

Lexus Is 220d

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 3 years from 236 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

74%

Total Tests

236

Best Year

2007 (76%)

Years Covered

About the Lexus Is 220d

The Lexus Is 220d has been tested 236 times in 2026 MOT data across 3 model years (2006 to 2008), with an average pass rate of 74%. That's 8 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as diesel.

Best and Worst Years

The 2007 model is the most reliable with a 76% pass rate from 86 tests. The 2006 model has the lowest at 73%. With just a 3 point spread, the Is 220d is consistently reliable regardless of year.

Reliability Trend

The LEXUS IS 220D has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 2 percentage points.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2006) averages 131,056 miles, while the newest (2008) averages 123,403 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Lexus brand average of 87%, the Is 220d is 13 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Lexus models.