Lexus Is200 SE Auto (2001)
2001 Lexus Is200 SE Auto
CarHunch analysed 113 real MOT records for the 2001 Lexus Is200 SE Auto. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2001 Lexus IS200 SE Auto has a first-time pass rate of just 47.8%—well below the UK average of 80%—which signals that most examples are entering their MOT with unresolved issues. The good news is that dangerous defects are rare at 3.5%, so failures tend to be fixable rather than safety-critical.
The median mileage of 79,744 is reasonable for a 23-year-old car, yet the average vehicle still racks up 0.95 failures and 3.4 advisories per test, suggesting wear is catching up with age. Before buying, budget for pre-purchase inspection and expect near-term maintenance costs; these cars need looking after, but they're not inherently unsafe on the road.
What to check before buying a 2001 Lexus Is200 SE Auto
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (79%) | 89 | 41.4% | 1.03 |
| Other (21%) | 24 | 71.5% | 0.63 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2001 Lexus Is200 SE Auto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2001 Lexus Is200 SE Auto vehicles fall between 56,757 and 93,843 miles.
2001 Lexus Is200 SE Auto — Still on the Road
12 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 75% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
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