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Lexus IS200 - 2000

344.7 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2000 is 366.2 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Lexus IS200, model year 2000. Sample size: 417 cars, 795 tests and 2,740 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 417 cars

The Lexus IS200 from the year 2000 has an overall defect rate of 345 defects per 100 cars, which is slightly better than the average for its year, at 362 defects per 100 cars. Notably, the model shows significantly fewer issues in categories such as brakes, where it performs 31% better than average, and steering, with a 63% better record. As mileage increases, defect rates also rise, particularly in the highest mileage category, where the IS200 reports 477 defects per 100 cars. Overall, this model stands out positively for its reliability in critical areas compared to the average vehicle of the same age.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 417 cars

More model years for Lexus IS200

1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2011

Other models from Lexus

Lexus CT Lexus ES Lexus GS Lexus GS300 Lexus GS450H Lexus IS Lexus IS200 Lexus IS220 Lexus IS250 Lexus IS300 Lexus LC Lexus LS Lexus LS400 Lexus LS430 Lexus LS600H Lexus NX Lexus NX 350H Lexus RX Lexus RX300 Lexus RX350 Lexus RX400H Lexus RX450H Lexus SC430 Lexus UX Lexus UX 300E

Categories

Brakes
▲ 31.6% better
111.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 162.9 / 100 tests
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
Steering
▲ 63.4% better
9.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 26.8 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 3.9% better
27.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 28.5 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▼ 15.3% worse
92.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 79.9 / 100 tests
  • Product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 17.0% worse
330.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 282.2 / 100 tests
  • A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
Body/Structure
▲ 24.6% better
57.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 76.1 / 100 tests
  • Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
Equipment
▲ 0.6% better
17.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 17.7 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 25.3% better
43.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 58.0 / 100 tests
  • Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 543 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 227
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 219
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 165
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 155
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 116
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 110
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 103
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 96
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 92
Product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 80

Serious faults (Top 10)

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 68
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 36
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 25
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 24
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 21
Body, cab or chassis: excessively corroded at mounting points
FAIL
Occurrences: 20
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 18
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 16
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 15
Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer
FAIL
Occurrences: 15