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Lexus IS200 - 2011

215.2 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2011 is 274.4 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Lexus IS200, model year 2011. Sample size: 420 cars, 925 tests and 1,991 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 420 cars

The 2011 Lexus IS200 has an overall defect rate of 215 defects per 100 vehicles, which is notably lower than the average of 271 defects per 100 vehicles, representing a 20.5% improvement. The model performs particularly well in categories such as steering, wheels and suspension, and body structure, with significantly fewer defects compared to the average. However, it shows a higher incidence of visibility issues. Defect rates tend to increase with mileage, particularly in the higher mileage ranges, but the Lexus remains consistently better than average across most categories.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 420 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
▼ 13.3% worse
124.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 109.9 / 100 tests
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 81.0% better
3.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 15.8 / 100 tests
Visibility
▼ 24.5% worse
26.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 21.2 / 100 tests
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
Lights & Electrics
▲ 16.0% better
57.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 68.9 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 28.5% better
190.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 266.4 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
Body/Structure
▲ 57.8% better
13.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 31.3 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 52.7% better
3.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 7.4 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 58.6% better
11.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 27.8 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 421 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: 319
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 157
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 127
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 124
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 80
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 74
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 74
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 71
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 61
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 55

Serious faults (Top 10)

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 61
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 31
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 27
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 26
Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution
FAIL
Occurrences: 21
A headlamp: missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
FAIL
Occurrences: 16
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 16
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 15
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 15
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 14