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Lexus Is 200d se-i vs Lexus Rx: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Lexus Is 200d se-i
85%
MOT pass rate · 9 vehicles
Lexus Rx
93%
MOT pass rate · 18,210 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Lexus Is 200d se-i (85%) and Lexus Rx (93%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Lexus Is 200d se-i Lexus Rx
MOT pass rate 85% 93% ✓
MOT failure rate 15% 7% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 1.1 0.8 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 1% ✓ 3%
Average mileage 118,561 mi 56,088 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 9 18,210

Most common faults

Lexus Is 200d se-i

  1. Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  5. Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Lexus Rx

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Lexus Is 200d se-i (85%) and Lexus Rx (93%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Lexus Is 200d se-i report Full Lexus Rx 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.