Lexus IS200

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 13 model years from 11,065 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

79%

Total Tests

11,065

Highest Pass Rate

2011 (81%)

Years Covered

About the Lexus IS200

The Lexus IS200 was MOT tested 11,065 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 13 model years (1999 to 2012), with an average pass rate of 79%. That's close to the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol and diesel versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2011 model has the highest pass rate at 81% from 681 tests. The 2010 model has the lowest at 77%. With just a 4 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

The Lexus IS200 has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1999) averages 125,703 miles, while the newest (2012) averages 110,712 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Lexus brand average of 87%, the IS200 is 8 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Lexus models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 1988cc)

£1,397

Road Tax

£275

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£500

Total per year£2,227

Per month£186/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2012 details

How reliable is the Lexus IS200?

vs average of all models-3% (82% avg)

vs Lexus brand average-8% (87% avg)

Best to worst year spread4 percentage points

Reliability trendStable over years

Lexus IS200 by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2012	79%	165	110,712 mi
2011	81%	681	113,865 mi
2010	77%	119	123,954 mi
2008	81%	37	116,100 mi
2007	77%	53	137,296 mi
2006	80%	40	137,913 mi
2005	79%	1,311	111,260 mi
2004	79%	2,250	109,123 mi
2003	78%	1,947	112,509 mi
2002	77%	1,734	117,793 mi
2001	79%	1,349	118,845 mi
2000	78%	649	121,918 mi
1999	79%	730	125,703 mi

Questions about the Lexus IS200

Is the Lexus IS200 reliable?

Across its 13 model years in our data (1999 to 2012), the Lexus IS200 averages a 79% MOT pass rate, from 11,065 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 3 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2011 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 81%.

Which year Lexus IS200 has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2011 Lexus IS200 has the highest MOT pass rate at 81%, while the 2010 model has the lowest at 77%, a 4 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.