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Lexus Is 250 sr auto vs Lexus Is200: reliability comparison

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

Lexus Is 250 sr auto
83%
MOT pass rate · 106 vehicles
More reliable
Lexus Is200
75%
MOT pass rate · 35,381 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Lexus Is 250 sr auto is the more reliable of the two — 83% pass first time versus 75%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Head to head

Measure Lexus Is 250 sr auto Lexus Is200
MOT pass rate 83% ✓ 75%
MOT failure rate 17% ✓ 25%
Faults & advisories per test 1.3 ✓ 1.7
Dangerous-fault share 2% 1% ✓
Average mileage 108,305 mi 128,648 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 106 35,381

Most common faults

Lexus Is 250 sr auto

  1. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  2. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  4. Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  5. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  6. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Lexus Is200

  1. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  2. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  4. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  5. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  6. Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate, the Lexus Is 250 sr auto is the more reliable of the two — 83% pass first time versus 75%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Full Lexus Is 250 sr auto 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.