LEXUS IS200 MOT pass rate
74.6% of 9,122 LEXUS IS200 MOT tests pass.
The IS200 passes 74.6% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all LEXUS models (88.9%).
At 74.6%, The LEXUS IS200 passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 76.8% at 10–15 years to 74.4% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | too few tests (2) | 2 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | 76.8% | 809 | 112,605 miles |
| 15+ years | 74.4% | 8,311 | 114,406 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the LEXUS IS200
The most common reason the LEXUS IS200 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 53.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 53.9% | Not working |
| Suspension | 46.5% | Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Brakes | 31.1% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Tyres | 25.4% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 15.9% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 15.6% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 15.1% | Corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 7.3% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Steering | 3.5% | Malfunctioning |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.6% | Inscription illegible |
Related LEXUS models
- LEXUS NX — 94.6% pass rate
- LEXUS CT — 89.3% pass rate
- LEXUS RX — 94.8% pass rate
- LEXUS IS — 90.3% pass rate
- LEXUS UX — 96.7% pass rate
- LEXUS IS250 — 81.3% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the LEXUS IS200?
- 74.6% of LEXUS IS200 MOT tests pass, based on 9,122 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the LEXUS IS200?
- The most common reason the LEXUS IS200 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 53.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the LEXUS IS200's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the LEXUS service history guide for how to check and keep one.