Lexus IS F MOT Pass Rates and Running Costs by Year
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 4 model years from 439 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
95%
Total Tests
439
Highest Pass Rate
2008 (96%)
Years Covered
4
About the Lexus IS F
The Lexus IS F was MOT tested 439 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 4 model years (2008 to 2011), with an average pass rate of 95%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2008 model has the highest pass rate at 96% from 164 tests. The 2010 model has the lowest at 95%. With just a 1 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2008) averages 95,774 miles, while the newest (2011) averages 61,856 miles.
Compared to the Lexus brand average of 87%, the IS F performs 8 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Lexus range.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Lexus IS F by Year
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Questions about the Lexus IS F
Is the Lexus IS F reliable?
Across its 4 model years in our data (2008 to 2011), the Lexus IS F averages a 95% MOT pass rate, from 439 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 13 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2008 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 96%.
Which year Lexus IS F has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2008 Lexus IS F has the highest MOT pass rate at 96%, while the 2010 model has the lowest at 95%, a 1 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
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