Lexus IS200 reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Lexus IS200 is a car. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 131 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 107 of 442, and 33.3% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is position lamp (5.1% of tests).
Ranked 107 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 3,126 Lexus IS200s aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 33.3% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Lexus IS200 is 24% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage.
First-time fail rate
33.3%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
–
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
6,300
Typical age at test: 19 years
Lexus IS200 MOT failure rate by age
Most common Lexus IS200 MOT faults
- Position lamp: not working5.1% of tests
- Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.3% of tests
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.2% of tests
- Coil spring: fractured or broken2.7% of tests
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7% of tests
- Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.5% of tests
What the Lexus IS200 fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 14.0% | ▼ 34% less often |
| Suspension | 10.7% | ▼ 37% less often |
| Brakes | 8.7% | ▼ 35% less often |
| Tyres | 8.1% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
| Visibility | 5.3% | ▼ 29% less often |
| Body and structure | 3.8% | ▼ 56% less often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 3.2% | ▼ 55% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 1.6% | ▼ 40% less often |
| Steering | 1.1% | ▼ 74% less often |
| Wheels | 0.4% | ▼ 11% less often |
How much is road tax on a Lexus IS200?
Any Lexus IS200 first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates).
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Lexus IS200 reliable?
Its MOT record is better than average: the Lexus IS200 is 24% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 131 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Lexus IS200?
The most common MOT fault is “Position lamp: not working”, found in 5.1% of tests.
›How much is road tax on a Lexus IS200?
Any Lexus IS200 first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates).
›How many Lexus IS200s fail their MOT?
33.3% of Lexus IS200s aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Lexus IS200 combined (Open Government Licence v3.0). How we calculate the league.