2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Lexus IS200 MOT pass rate and common faults

402 MOT tests in 2024. 70.2% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

113Well above average
Passed first time70.2%
Failed or needed repairs29.8%
Typical mileage at test111,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 402 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm7.2%
    49 marked dangerous
  2. Position lamp: not working5.5%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.2%
    25 marked dangerous
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.7%
  5. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.2%
  6. Service brake performance: excessively fluctuating2.0%
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.7%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.5%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes17.2%
  2. Lights & electrics17.2%
  3. Tyres10.9%
  4. Suspension5.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.2%
  6. Body & chassis2.2%
  7. Wheels0.7%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.2%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.2%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded7.7%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.2%

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: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. 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 2011 Lexus IS200?

In 2024, 70.2% of 2011 Lexus IS200 cars passed their MOT first time, across 402 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Lexus IS200?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; position lamp: not working; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2011 Lexus IS200 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 113, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).