2010 Lexus Is200 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 370 MOT tests, the 2010 Lexus Is200 recorded an 81.1% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (24.3% fail rate), the 2010 Is200 comes out 5.4pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (10.8%) and brakes (7.8%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, service brake performance and tread depth — headlamp aim alone was recorded 23 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 15.7% in the 60-90k band and 21.4% in the 150k+ band, a 5.7-point spread.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 32.7% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 10.8% | 40 |
| 2 | Brakes | 7.8% | 29 |
| 3 | Tyres | 4.6% | 17 |
| 4 | Suspension | 4.3% | 16 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.5% | 13 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.5% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 23 |
| 2 | Service brake performance | 21 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 16 |
| 4 | Position lamp | 16 |
| 5 | Wipers | 15 |
| 6 | Rigid brake pipes | 12 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 32.7% | 121 |
| 2 | Brakes | 28.6% | 106 |
| 3 | Suspension | 14.3% | 53 |
| 4 | Other defects | 8.6% | 32 |
| 5 | Visibility | 6.2% | 23 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 4.9% | 18 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 60-90k | 89 | 15.7% |
| 90-120k | 137 | 21.9% |
| 120-150k | 75 | 16.0% |
| 150k+ | 56 | 21.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 83 | 18.1% |
| 2022 | 81 | 19.8% |
| 2023 | 71 | 16.9% |
| 2024 | 73 | 20.5% |
| 2025 | 62 | 19.4% |
What to check before buying a 2010 Is200
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 10.8% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (10.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (7.8% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Tyres (4.6% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2010 Lexus Is200s pass their MOT?
81.1% of the 370 2010 Lexus Is200 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 18.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2010 Lexus Is200?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 10.8% of tests, followed by brakes (7.8%).
Does the 2010 Is200 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 15.7% in the 60-90k band to 21.4% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 370 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.