Lexus Is200 vs Lexus Rx 450h: 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 Rx 450h
83%
MOT pass rate · 5 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Lexus Is200 (75%) and Lexus Rx 450h (83%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Lexus Is200 | Lexus Rx 450h |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% | 83% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 25% | 17% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.7 | 1.6 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 4% |
| Average mileage | 128,648 mi | 143,597 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 35,381 | 5 |
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 Rx 450h
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Lexus Is200 (75%) and Lexus Rx 450h (83%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Lexus Is200 report Full Lexus Rx 450h 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.