2001 Lexus IS200 MOT pass rate: 72.9% (2,067 tests)
Is the 2001 IS200 getting worse?
Pass rate of 2001-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 71.7% +5.8 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 71.0% +4.6 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 76.7% +8.9 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2001 IS200
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 528 | 28.2% |
| 2 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 397 | 21.2% |
| 3 | Brakes | 250 | 13.3% |
| 4 | Tyres | 187 | 10.0% |
| 5 | Body, chassis, structure | 138 | 7.4% |
| 6 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 124 | 6.6% |
All IS200 years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 (this page) | 2,067 | 72.9% | +6.3 pts | 117,492 |
| 2002 | 2,608 | 72.5% | +6.8 pts | 113,944 |
| 2003 | 3,267 | 73.4% | +8.3 pts | 110,502 |
| 2004 | 3,844 | 72.8% | +8.4 pts | 104,853 |
| 2005 | 2,127 | 72.3% | +7.7 pts | 108,262 |
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FAQs
Is a 2001 Lexus IS200 reliable?
2001-registered examples passed 72.9% of their MOT tests (2,067 tests, 2023–2025), +6.3 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 25 years old with a median 117,492 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2001 IS200?
The median tested example shows 117,492 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.