Lexus Is220
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 7 years from 8,608 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
82%
Total Tests
8,608
Best Year
2005 (93%)
Years Covered
7
How reliable is the Lexus Is220?
Lexus Is220 by Year
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About the Lexus Is220
The Lexus Is220 has been tested 8,608 times in 2024 MOT data across 7 model years (2005 to 2011), with an average pass rate of 82%. That's close to the national average of 82%. Available as diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2005 model is the most reliable with a 93% pass rate from 30 tests. The 2007 model has the lowest at 78%. The 15 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
The LEXUS IS220 has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 2 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2005) averages 146,311 miles, while the newest (2011) averages 111,710 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Lexus brand average of 87%, the Is220 is 5 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Lexus models.
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