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Lexus IS200 - 2001

318.0 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2001 is 372.8 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Lexus IS200, model year 2001. Sample size: 766 cars, 1,564 tests and 4,973 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 766 cars

The 2001 Lexus IS200 has an overall defect rate of 318 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 14% lower than the average for cars of the same year. Notably, as mileage increases, the defect rate also rises, with vehicles over 124,000 miles showing a significantly higher incidence of defects at 486 per 100. The IS200 excels in categories such as brakes and steering, exhibiting substantially fewer defects compared to the average, while its body structure and other issues also show better performance. Overall, this model stands out as a reliable choice, particularly regarding crucial safety components.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 766 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
▲ 36.8% better
105.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 167.0 / 100 tests
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 67.2% better
8.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.0 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 18.7% better
23.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 29.4 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 3.3% better
85.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 88.1 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 5.5% worse
308.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 292.4 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
  • 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
▲ 38.1% better
44.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 71.9 / 100 tests
  • Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
Equipment
▲ 0.6% better
16.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 16.1 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 20.7% better
44.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 55.6 / 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
0 537 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)

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 425
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 414
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 367
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 254
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 224
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 216
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 177
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 154
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 135
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 127

Serious faults (Top 10)

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 106
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 60
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 59
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 48
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 47
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 38
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
FAIL
Occurrences: 37
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 35
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 34
is significantly reduced or The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a ’prescribed area’): inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 31