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MOT reliability

Lexus 250

2 vehicles · 28 completed MOT tests analysed
89%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Lexus 250 vehicles and 28 completed MOT tests, the Lexus 250 has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 200,869 miles.

2
Vehicles
28
MOT tests
15,329
Avg miles / year
1.5
Faults per test
5%
Dangerous-fault share

Lexus 250 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Lexus 250 MOT tests:

  • Other69%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension21%
  • Identification & plates14%
  • Brakes14%
  • Visibility5%
  • Lamps & electrical5%
  • Emissions & nuisance2%

Lexus 250 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
31100%
42100%
52100%
62100%
72100%
82100%
92100%
10367%
112100%
121100%
131100%
141100%
151100%
161100%
17250%
18250%
191100%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Lexus 250 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Lexus 250 MOT tests:

  1. Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (6 times)
  2. Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (5 times)
  3. Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay (4 times)
  4. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
  5. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  6. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  7. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  8. Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/F and O/F , getting towards excessive. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
  9. Front Windscreen wiper blade defective N/F and O/F (3.4 (b) (i)) (2 times)
  10. Offside Front Bumper mounting missing or not fitting correctly but not likely to become detached (2 times)
  11. Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Reflector damaged and cracked (4.8.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  12. Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (2 times)
  13. Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b) (1 times)
  14. Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i)) (1 times)
  15. Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)

Lexus 250 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2006 1 19 89% 192,877
2005 1 9 89% 208,861

Lexus 250 reliability FAQ

Across 2 Lexus 250 vehicles in our MOT data, 89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about 1.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Lexus 250 MOT issues are: Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)); Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components; Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

The typical Lexus 250 in our data has covered around 200,869 miles.

Compare the Lexus 250

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