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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Lexus Is 250. Check any Is 250 by registration number below.

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91.9%

Avg Pass Rate

+5.2%

vs Lexus Avg

8

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Lexus Is 250 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Lexus Is 250 has an average MOT pass rate of 91.9%, which is 5.2 percentage points above the Lexus brand average of 86.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Is 250 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Lexus Is 250, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Lexus Is 250 performs at MOT across different model years.

2011

Based on 57 vehicles

91.2%Excellent
Lexus average: 86.7%

2010

Based on 104 vehicles

96.2%Excellent
Lexus average: 86.7%
Mileage at 5yr

83k mi

2009

Based on 152 vehicles

97.4%Excellent
Lexus average: 86.7%
Mileage at 10yr

101k mi

2008

Based on 164 vehicles

92.7%Excellent
Lexus average: 86.7%
Mileage at 5yr

89k mi

Mileage at 10yr

156k mi

2007

Based on 213 vehicles

91.5%Excellent
Lexus average: 86.7%
Mileage at 10yr

147k mi

2006

Based on 255 vehicles

94.9%Excellent
Lexus average: 86.7%
Mileage at 10yr

175k mi

2005

Based on 59 vehicles

91.5%Excellent
Lexus average: 86.7%

0

Based on 25 vehicles

80.0%Good
Lexus average: 86.7%
Mileage at 5yr

87k mi

Other Lexus Models

Compare MOT reliability across Lexus models.

Lexus Ls430

88.8% pass rate

Lexus Is F

92.6% pass rate

Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto

87.6% pass rate

Lexus Gs450h

91.4% pass rate

Lexus Is 300h Premier Cvt

89.3% pass rate

Lexus Is250

82.0% pass rate

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See detailed fault analysis for Lexus Is 250

Lexus Is 250 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Lexus Is 250 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Lexus Is 250?
The average MOT pass rate for the Lexus Is 250 is 91.9% compared to the Lexus average of 86.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Lexus Is 250?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Lexus Is 250 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 91.9%, the Lexus Is 250 is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Lexus Is 250?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Lexus Is 250?
Typical mileage for the Lexus Is 250: 83,393 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Is 250 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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