Lexus Is 250 Se-L Auto
From 266 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, caused 13 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 lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 13 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 10 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 8 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 8 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 7 |
| headlamp reflector or lens slightly defective | 5 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 5 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 4 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 4 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 4 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 33.8% of Is 250 Se-L 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 £85.
Typical mileage
Half of all Is 250 Se-L Autos tested had between 87,109 and 126,373 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 117,236 median miles, the Is 250 Se-L Auto has 0.02 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Lexus Is 250 Se-L Auto MOT pass rate?
The Lexus Is 250 Se-L Auto has a 77.1% MOT pass rate based on 266 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Lexus Is 250 Se-L Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Lexus Is 250 Se-L Auto is a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, which caused 13 failures. Other common issues include a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led.
What is the typical mileage of a Lexus Is 250 Se-L Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Lexus Is 250 Se-L Auto is 117,236 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 87,109 and 126,373 miles.
Buying a used Is 250 Se-L 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 £85 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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