Lexus Is 250 F Sport Auto
From 236 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, tyres on the same axle or on twin wheels are different sizes and a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, 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.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 6 |
| tyres on the same axle or on twin wheels are different sizes | 3 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 2 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 2 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 2 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 2 |
| a seat belt webbing or flexible stalk significantly stretched or weakened | 2 |
| flexible brake hose excessively damaged, chafed, twisted or stretched | 2 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 1 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 8.7% of Is 250 F Sport Auto failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £52.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 88.2% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, tyres on the same axle or on twin wheels are different sizes |
Typical mileage
Half of all Is 250 F Sport Autos tested had between 62,983 and 90,448 miles on the clock.
At 71,860 median miles, the Is 250 F Sport Auto has 0.015 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Lexus Is 250 F Sport Auto MOT pass rate?
The Lexus Is 250 F Sport Auto has a 89% MOT pass rate based on 236 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Lexus Is 250 F Sport Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Lexus Is 250 F Sport Auto is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 6 failures. Other common issues include tyres on the same axle or on twin wheels are different sizes.
What is the typical mileage of a Lexus Is 250 F Sport Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Lexus Is 250 F Sport Auto is 71,860 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 62,983 and 90,448 miles.
Buying a used Is 250 F Sport 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.
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