Lexus Is 300 sportcross auto vs Lexus Is200: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Lexus Is 300 sportcross auto
74%
MOT pass rate · 17 vehicles
Lexus Is200
75%
MOT pass rate · 35,381 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Lexus Is 300 sportcross auto (74%) 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 Is 300 sportcross auto | Lexus Is200 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% | 75% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 26% | 25% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.8 ✓ | 1.7 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 1% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 110,877 mi | 128,648 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 17 | 35,381 |
Most common faults
Lexus Is 300 sportcross auto
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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 Is 300 sportcross auto (74%) and Lexus Is200 (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Lexus Is 300 sportcross 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.