2002 · 22 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2002 Lexus IS200 MOT pass rate and common faults

891 MOT tests in 2024. 63.9% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

110Well above average
Passed first time63.9%
Failed or needed repairs36.1%
Typical mileage at test114,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 891 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working5.4%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.7%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.8%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    24 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.0%
    21 marked dangerous
  6. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits1.9%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%
    20 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.8%
  9. Washers: not working1.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics20.3%
  2. Suspension16.9%
  3. Brakes13.6%
  4. Emissions & leaks10.5%
  5. Tyres9.0%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.3%
  7. Body & chassis5.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.2%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.2%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine11.2%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.5%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.3%

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 2002 Lexus IS200?

In 2024, 63.9% of 2002 Lexus IS200 cars passed their MOT first time, across 891 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Lexus IS200?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; service brake performance: excessively binding. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2002 Lexus IS200 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 110, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).