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

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85.2%

Avg Pass Rate

-1.5%

vs Lexus Avg

3

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto — MOT Reliability Overview

The Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto has an average MOT pass rate of 85.2%, which is 1.5 percentage points below the Lexus brand average of 86.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Is 250 Advance Auto is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto fails its MOT are a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. If you are preparing your Is 250 Advance Auto for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto, 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 Advance Auto performs at MOT across different model years.

2012

Based on 563 vehicles

85.1%Excellent
Lexus average: 86.7%
Dangerous Defects

5.5%

Retest Rate

14.2%

Mileage at 10yr

124k mi

2011

Based on 106 vehicles

83.0%Good
Lexus average: 86.7%
Dangerous Defects

7.1%

Retest Rate

19.6%

0

Based on 323 vehicles

87.6%Excellent
Lexus average: 86.7%
Mileage at 5yr

75k mi

Top MOT Failures — Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto

The most common reasons a Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm

2.7%
2

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

2.5%
Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

3.0%

Rear Offside

2.3%

Rear Nearside

2.0%

Other Lexus Models

Compare MOT reliability across Lexus models.

Lexus Ls430

88.8% pass rate

Lexus Is F

92.6% pass rate

Lexus Gs450h

91.4% pass rate

Lexus Is 300h Premier Cvt

89.3% pass rate

Lexus Is250

82.0% pass rate

Lexus Rx400h

77.6% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

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Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto

Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto?
The average MOT pass rate for the Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto is 85.2% 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 Advance Auto?
The most common MOT failures on the Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto are: a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm (2.7%), Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (2.5%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 85.2%, the Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto 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 Advance Auto?
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 Advance Auto?
Typical mileage for the Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto: 124,272 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Is 250 Advance Auto to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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