Lexus IS200 - 2005
277.2 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2005 is 377.4 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Lexus IS200, model year 2005.
Sample size: 765 cars, 1,703 tests and 4,721 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 765 cars
The 2005 Lexus IS200 exhibits a notably lower overall defect rate compared to the average car of the same year, with 277 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 26% better than the yearly average of 376 defects. This model particularly excels in categories such as brakes and steering, showing improvements of 41% and 58% respectively compared to its peers. While tyre wear is a common issue across all vehicles, the IS200 stands out with significantly fewer defects in braking and steering systems, indicating a stronger performance in these critical areas. Mileage trends suggest that defect rates increase with age, but the IS200 maintains a relatively consistent performance across various mileage segments.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 765 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▲ 39.6% better
95.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 158.5 / 100 tests
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
- Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
Steering
▲ 58.0% better
9.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 22.4 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 7.0% better
26.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 28.4 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 18.9% better
89.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 110.1 / 100 tests
- Headlamp reflector or lens: slightly defective
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 21.5% better
246.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 314.1 / 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
- 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
▲ 23.4% better
47.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 61.5 / 100 tests
- Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
Equipment
▲ 32.6% better
8.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 12.9 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 33.6% better
31.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 46.7 / 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
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 432
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 297
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 242
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 239
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 214
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 184
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 183
Headlamp reflector or lens: slightly defective
MINOR
Occurrences: 183
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 158
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 147
Serious faults (Top 10)
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 82
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 69
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 59
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 46
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 43
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: 43
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 39
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 37
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
FAIL
Occurrences: 35
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 29