2005 · 19 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2005 Lexus IS200 MOT pass rate and common faults

714 MOT tests in 2024. 67.0% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

118Well above average
Passed first time67.0%
Failed or needed repairs33.1%
Typical mileage at test108,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 714 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working4.3%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.1%
  3. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.5%
    24 marked dangerous
  5. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced2.2%
  6. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.2%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    21 marked dangerous
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%
    25 marked dangerous
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics16.1%
  2. Suspension13.9%
  3. Tyres9.1%
  4. Brakes8.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.9%
  6. Body & chassis3.4%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.9%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.0%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.8%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine7.4%

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: position lamp: not working. 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 2005 Lexus IS200?

In 2024, 67.0% of 2005 Lexus IS200 cars passed their MOT first time, across 714 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Lexus IS200?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; coil spring: fractured or broken; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2005 Lexus IS200 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 118, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).