Lexus Is 250 Se Auto
From 227 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, headlamp reflector or lens seriously defective or missing and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, caused 10 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.
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 10 |
| headlamp reflector or lens seriously defective or missing | 8 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 6 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 5 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 5 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 4 |
| product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow | 4 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 4 |
| parking brake inoperative on one side | 3 |
| wiper blade defective | 3 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 15.4% of Is 250 Se Auto failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 19.2% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £78.
Typical mileage
Half of all Is 250 Se Autos tested had between 92,444 and 144,793 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 119,128 median miles, the Is 250 Se Auto has 0.019 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Lexus Is 250 Se Auto MOT pass rate?
The Lexus Is 250 Se Auto has a 77.1% MOT pass rate based on 227 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Lexus Is 250 Se Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Lexus Is 250 Se Auto is the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, which caused 10 failures. Other common issues include headlamp reflector or lens seriously defective or missing.
What is the typical mileage of a Lexus Is 250 Se Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Lexus Is 250 Se Auto is 119,128 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 92,444 and 144,793 miles.
Buying a used Is 250 Se 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 77.1% pass rate and an average repair bill of £78 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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