Lexus Gs250
From 222 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator, a tyre seriously damaged and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator, caused 6 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | 6 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 6 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 4 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 2 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 2 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 2 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 2 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 2 |
| flexible brake hose excessively damaged, chafed, twisted or stretched | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 48.3% of Gs250 failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 6.9% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £98.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 88.5% | brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Gs250s tested had between 66,242 and 126,527 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 90,386 median miles, the Gs250 has 0.015 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Lexus Gs250 MOT pass rate?
The Lexus Gs250 has a 86% MOT pass rate based on 222 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Lexus Gs250?
The most common MOT failure on the Lexus Gs250 is brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator, which caused 6 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Lexus Gs250 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Lexus Gs250 is 90,386 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 66,242 and 126,527 miles.
Buying a used Gs250?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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