Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto
From 438 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, caused 16 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.
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 16 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 9 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 9 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 8 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 7 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 6 |
| headlamp reflector or lens slightly defective | 5 |
| product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow | 4 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 4 |
| tyres on the same axle or on twin wheels are different sizes | 4 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 50% of failures are serious: 50% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 0% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £84.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 81.9% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Is 250 Advance Autos tested had between 52,854 and 99,424 miles on the clock.
At 76,540 median miles, the Is 250 Advance Auto has 0.024 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto MOT pass rate?
The Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto has a 81.3% MOT pass rate based on 438 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto is a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, which caused 16 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto is 76,540 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 52,854 and 99,424 miles.
Buying a used Is 250 Advance Auto?
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.
With a 81.3% pass rate and an average repair bill of £84 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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