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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

  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

Lexus Is220d

  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. Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  4. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  5. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  6. 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.

Full Lexus Is200 report Full Lexus Is220d 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.