2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Lexus IS250 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,161 MOT tests in 2024. 77.3% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

130Well above average
Passed first time77.3%
Failed or needed repairs22.7%
Typical mileage at test89,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,161 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working3.9%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.4%
    36 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.2%
    31 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    36 marked dangerous
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.5%
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.3%
  7. Headlamp aim: too low1.2%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  9. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics14.6%
  2. Brakes8.9%
  3. Tyres7.7%
  4. Emissions & leaks3.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.0%
  6. Suspension2.2%
  7. Body & chassis1.1%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.8%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn4.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2010 Lexus IS250?

In 2024, 77.3% of 2010 Lexus IS250 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,161 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Lexus IS250?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Lexus IS250 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 130, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).