MOT reliability

Lexus Is200 s

Q: Is the Lexus Is200 s reliable?

Across 355 Lexus Is200 s vehicles in our MOT data, 76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about 1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Lexus Is200 s?

The typical Lexus Is200 s in our data has covered around 112,953 miles.

355 vehicles · 989 completed MOT tests analysed

76%

MOT pass rate

Based on 355 Lexus Is200 s vehicles and 989 completed MOT tests, the Lexus Is200 s has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 112,953 miles.

355

Vehicles

989

MOT tests

8,887

Avg miles / year

1.3

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Lexus Is200 s problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Lexus Is200 s MOT tests:

Other108%
Steering5%
Brakes5%
Emissions & nuisance5%
Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
Seatbelts & equipment1%
Body & structure1%
Lamps & electrical0%

Lexus Is200 s pass rate by age

How the Lexus Is200 s's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	14	79%
4	49	90%
5	92	82%
6	164	71%
7	154	80%
8	136	71%
9	88	73%
10	50	78%
11	39	74%
12	36	81%
13	26	69%
14	18	72%
15	15	67%
16	15	67%
17	7	86%
18	6	100%
19	5	80%
20	4	50%

Fuel types: Petrol (338), Other (17)

Most common Lexus Is200 s MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Lexus Is200 s MOT tests:

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (51 times)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (46 times)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (44 times)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (41 times)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (27 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (25 times)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (24 times)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (22 times)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (21 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (21 times)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (19 times)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (17 times)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (17 times)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (14 times)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (14 times)

Lexus Is200 s pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2004	2	5	80%	58,752
2003	10	69	78%	83,535
2002	16	143	76%	111,259
2001	35	171	79%	100,809
2000	57	310	75%	126,831
1999	47	232	74%	109,863

Lexus Is200 s reliability FAQ

Across 355 Lexus Is200 s vehicles in our MOT data, 76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about 1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Lexus Is200 s MOT issues are: 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).

The typical Lexus Is200 s in our data has covered around 112,953 miles.

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