Lexus Is 350 vs Lexus Is200: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Lexus Is 350
76%
MOT pass rate · 5 vehicles
Lexus Is200
75%
MOT pass rate · 35,381 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Lexus Is 350 (76%) 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 350 | Lexus Is200 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 76% ✓ | 75% |
| MOT failure rate | 24% ✓ | 25% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.7 ✓ | 1.7 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 66,832 mi | 128,648 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 5 | 35,381 |
Most common faults
Lexus Is 350
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides @ 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Front shock absorbers dust covers deteriorated (both)
- under trays fitted obscuring some components
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 350 (76%) and Lexus Is200 (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Lexus Is 350 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.