Lexus Is200 vs Lexus Is220d: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Lexus Is200
75%
MOT pass rate · 35,381 vehicles
Lexus Is220d
81%
MOT pass rate · 45 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Lexus Is220d is the more reliable of the two — 81% pass first time versus 75%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Lexus Is200 | Lexus Is220d |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% | 81% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 25% | 19% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.7 | 1.6 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 128,648 mi | 135,866 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 35,381 | 45 |
Most common faults
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
Lexus Is220d
- 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)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Lexus Is220d is the more reliable of the two — 81% pass first time versus 75%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.