Lexus 2 vs Lexus Is200: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Lexus 2
82%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Lexus Is200
75%
MOT pass rate · 35,381 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Lexus 2 (82%) and Lexus Is200 (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Lexus 2 | Lexus Is200 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 82% ✓ | 75% |
| MOT failure rate | 18% ✓ | 25% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.1 ✓ | 1.7 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 362,111 mi | 128,648 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 35,381 |
Most common faults
Lexus 2
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nail in offside front tyre
Lexus Is200
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Lexus 2 (82%) and Lexus Is200 (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Lexus 2 report Full Lexus Is200 report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.