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Lexus IS200 - 2002

305.6 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2002 is 375.3 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Lexus IS200, model year 2002. Sample size: 958 cars, 1,999 tests and 6,108 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 958 cars

The 2002 Lexus IS200 exhibits a lower overall defect rate compared to the average car of the same year, with 306 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 18% better than the average of 374 defects per 100 vehicles. Notably, this model performs exceptionally well in the categories of brakes, steering, and body structure, showing significant improvements over the average. Defect rates increase with mileage, particularly in the higher mileage brackets, indicating a trend where older vehicles typically require more attention. Overall, the IS200 stands out positively in safety-related areas, suggesting a reliable performance relative to its peers.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 958 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
▲ 35.7% better
107.4 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
▲ 63.2% better
9.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.3 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 5.1% better
28.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 29.6 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 6.5% better
89.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 96.0 / 100 tests
  • A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative: when rear registration plate has 2 or more lamps or light sources
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 5.6% better
278.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 295.2 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
Body/Structure
▲ 43.7% better
38.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 68.9 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 12.8% better
13.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 14.9 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 14.9% better
45.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 53.6 / 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: 515
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 477
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 426
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 321
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 268
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 242
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 197
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 185
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 182
A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative: when rear registration plate has 2 or more lamps or light sources
MINOR
Occurrences: 166

Serious faults (Top 10)

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 152
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 88
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 67
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 63
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 55
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 44
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: 40
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 39
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
FAIL
Occurrences: 38
Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
FAIL
Occurrences: 37