LEXUS IS250 MOT pass rate
81.3% of 14,471 LEXUS IS250 MOT tests pass.
The IS250 passes 81.3% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all LEXUS models (88.9%).
The LEXUS IS250 has a pass rate of 81.3%, a little higher than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 84.5% at 10–15 years to 80.0% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | too few tests (4) | 4 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | too few tests (5) | 5 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | 84.5% | 4,311 | 86,809 miles |
| 15+ years | 80.0% | 10,151 | 109,297 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the LEXUS IS250
The most common reason the LEXUS IS250 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 58.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 58.7% | Not working |
| Brakes | 38.9% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Tyres | 27.9% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 22.9% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Visibility | 12.7% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Suspension | 10.6% | Has a serious fluid leak |
| Body, chassis, structure | 7.3% | Has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Road Wheels | 2.5% | Fixing missing |
| Steering | 1.9% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.6% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related LEXUS models
- LEXUS NX — 94.6% pass rate
- LEXUS CT — 89.3% pass rate
- LEXUS RX — 94.8% pass rate
- LEXUS IS — 90.3% pass rate
- LEXUS UX — 96.7% pass rate
- LEXUS RX400H — 77.9% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the LEXUS IS250?
- 81.3% of LEXUS IS250 MOT tests pass, based on 14,471 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the LEXUS IS250?
- The most common reason the LEXUS IS250 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 58.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the LEXUS IS250's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the LEXUS service history guide for how to check and keep one.