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Lexus IS300 - 2002

251.9 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 IS300, model year 2002. Sample size: 223 cars, 428 tests and 1,078 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 223 cars

The 2002 Lexus IS300 shows an overall defect rate of 252 defects per 100 vehicles, which is significantly lower than the average of 374 defects per 100 vehicles for cars of the same year, reflecting a 33% improvement. Notably, as mileage increases, the defect rate also rises, with vehicles over 124,000 miles exhibiting 364 defects per 100. This model excels particularly in categories such as brakes, steering, and lights & electrics, with defect rates well below the average. Conversely, there are no significant areas where the IS300 performs worse than average, indicating a generally reliable vehicle.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 223 cars

More model years for Lexus IS300

2002 2003 2004

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
▲ 45.4% better
91.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 167.0 / 100 tests
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 50.2% better
12.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.3 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 14.9% better
25.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 29.6 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 47.9% better
50.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 96.0 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 20.1% better
236.0 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 shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
Body/Structure
▲ 43.0% better
39.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 68.9 / 100 tests
  • Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
Equipment
▲ 56.4% better
6.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 14.9 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 19.8% better
43.0 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: 107
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 70
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 69
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 64
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 58
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 57
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 37
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 36
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 28
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 25

Serious faults (Top 10)

A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 16
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 14
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 6