2001 · 23 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2001 Lexus IS200 MOT pass rate and common faults

695 MOT tests in 2024. 66.5% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

112Well above average
Passed first time66.5%
Failed or needed repairs33.5%
Typical mileage at test117,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 695 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.3%
  2. Position lamp: not working3.3%
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.3%
  4. Washers: not working2.7%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.6%
    24 marked dangerous
  6. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength2.6%
  7. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.6%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.3%
  9. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.2%
  10. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits1.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics20.9%
  2. Suspension19.4%
  3. Brakes10.4%
  4. Tyres9.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.6%
  6. Body & chassis6.6%
  7. Emissions & leaks6.0%
  8. Steering2.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.1%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine11.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.5%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.5%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak9.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2001 Lexus IS200?

In 2024, 66.5% of 2001 Lexus IS200 cars passed their MOT first time, across 695 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 Lexus IS200?

The most common failure reasons were shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak; position lamp: not working; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2001 Lexus IS200 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 112, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).