MOT reliability

Lexus Is250c

Q: Is the Lexus Is250c reliable?

Across 570 Lexus Is250c vehicles in our MOT data, 87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about 1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Lexus Is250c?

The typical Lexus Is250c in our data has covered around 78,630 miles.

570 vehicles · 8,282 completed MOT tests analysed

87%

MOT pass rate

Based on 570 Lexus Is250c vehicles and 8,282 completed MOT tests, the Lexus Is250c has an overall 87% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 78,630 miles.

570

Vehicles

8,282

MOT tests

4,771

Avg miles / year

1.1

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Lexus Is250c problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Lexus Is250c MOT tests:

Other44%
Tyres, wheels & suspension33%
Brakes19%
Lamps & electrical7%
Visibility4%
Identification & plates2%
Emissions & nuisance2%
Body & structure1%

Lexus Is250c pass rate by age

How the Lexus Is250c's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
1	1	100%
2	8	100%
3	613	92%
4	623	91%
5	650	88%
6	634	88%
7	643	86%
8	628	88%
9	611	89%
10	611	87%
11	618	86%
12	623	85%
13	637	84%
14	572	87%
15	461	83%
16	278	81%
17	66	79%
19	3	67%
20	2	50%

Fuel types: Petrol (567), Diesel (2), Electric (1)

Most common Lexus Is250c MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Lexus Is250c MOT tests:

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (235 times)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay (221 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (200 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (198 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (182 times)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (178 times)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (156 times)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (142 times)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (135 times)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (133 times)
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (121 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (108 times)
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (93 times)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (92 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (88 times)

Lexus Is250c pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2014	1	2	100%	20,474
2012	72	903	87%	74,728
2011	143	1,936	89%	69,233
2010	202	3,017	87%	80,818
2009	150	2,396	85%	86,361
2006	1	8	75%	87,324
2005	1	20	75%	151,428

Lexus Is250c reliability FAQ

Across 570 Lexus Is250c vehicles in our MOT data, 87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about 1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Lexus Is250c MOT issues are: Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components; Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay; Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)).

The typical Lexus Is250c in our data has covered around 78,630 miles.

Compare the Lexus Is250c

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