Is the Lexus Is 220d se reliable?

The Lexus Is 220d se has an average MOT pass rate of 80% across 5 years, based on 283 tests in 2026. That's 2 points below the national average of 82%. The most reliable year is 2010 with a 91% pass rate.

Which year Lexus Is 220d se is best?

The 2010 Lexus Is 220d se has the highest MOT pass rate at 91%, while the 2009 model has the lowest at 72%. There's a 19 percentage point spread between the best and worst years.

Lexus Is 220d se

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 5 years from 283 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

80%

Total Tests

283

Best Year

2010 (91%)

Years Covered

About the Lexus Is 220d se

The Lexus Is 220d se has been tested 283 times in 2026 MOT data across 5 model years (2006 to 2010), with an average pass rate of 80%. That's close to the national average of 82%. Available as diesel.

Best and Worst Years

The 2010 model is the most reliable with a 91% pass rate from 44 tests. The 2009 model has the lowest at 72%. With a 19 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2006) averages 132,299 miles, while the newest (2010) averages 107,455 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 se is 7 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Lexus models.