Is the Lexus Is220 reliable?

The Lexus Is220 has an average MOT pass rate of 82% across 7 years, based on 8,608 tests in 2026. That's 0 points above the national average of 82%. The most reliable year is 2005 with a 93% pass rate.

Which year Lexus Is220 is best?

The 2005 Lexus Is220 has the highest MOT pass rate at 93%, while the 2007 model has the lowest at 78%. There's a 15 percentage point spread between the best and worst years.

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

About the Lexus Is220

The Lexus Is220 has been tested 8,608 times in 2026 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.