Lexus Is250
From 17,411 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Is250s fare better: 2012 models pass at 86.8% vs 75.2% for 2005.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a lamp missing and inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, caused 482 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 | 482 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 385 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 344 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 279 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 274 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 224 |
| headlamp reflector or lens slightly defective | 182 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 176 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 172 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 170 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 27% of Is250 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 £68.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 86.8% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2011 | 91.7% | emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits, lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer |
| 2010 | 81.6% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2009 | 80.9% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
4 earlier years
| 2008 | 79% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2007 | 77.7% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2006 | 75.4% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2005 | 75.2% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Is250s tested had between 89,969 and 138,928 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 114,919 median miles, the Is250 has 0.017 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Lexus Is250 MOT pass rate?
The Lexus Is250 has a 80.4% MOT pass rate based on 17,411 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Lexus Is250?
The most common MOT failure on the Lexus Is250 is the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, which caused 482 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Lexus Is250 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Lexus Is250 is 114,919 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 89,969 and 138,928 miles.
Buying a used Is250?
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 80.4% pass rate and an average repair bill of £68 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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