Lexus Is250C
From 980 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, headlamp reflector or lens slightly defective and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 34 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 tyre seriously damaged | 34 |
| headlamp reflector or lens slightly defective | 11 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 10 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 9 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 9 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 9 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 9 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 8 |
| brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. | 7 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 7 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 53.1% of Is250C failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 7.1% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £84.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 81.9% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen |
| 2011 | 83.9% | a tyre seriously damaged, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
| 2010 | 87.2% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2009 | 83.5% | 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 |
Typical mileage
Half of all Is250Cs tested had between 46,195 and 98,922 miles on the clock.
At 69,636 median miles, the Is250C has 0.022 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Lexus Is250C MOT pass rate?
The Lexus Is250C has a 84.8% MOT pass rate based on 980 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Lexus Is250C?
The most common MOT failure on the Lexus Is250C is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 34 failures. Other common issues include headlamp reflector or lens slightly defective.
What is the typical mileage of a Lexus Is250C at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Lexus Is250C is 69,636 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 46,195 and 98,922 miles.
Buying a used Is250C?
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 84.8% pass rate and an average repair bill of £84 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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