2011 · 13 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2011 Lexus IS250 MOT pass rate and common faults

743 MOT tests in 2024. 80.8% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

131Well above average
Passed first time80.8%
Failed or needed repairs19.3%
Typical mileage at test82,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 743 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    24 marked dangerous
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.7%
    18 marked dangerous
  3. Position lamp: not working1.7%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.7%
  5. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.1%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.1%
    10 marked dangerous
  7. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits0.9%
  8. Headlamp aim: too low0.8%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics10.5%
  2. Brakes8.5%
  3. Tyres5.7%
  4. Emissions & leaks3.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.0%
  6. Suspension2.3%
  7. Body & chassis0.9%
  8. Wheels0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.5%

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: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. 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 2011 Lexus IS250?

In 2024, 80.8% of 2011 Lexus IS250 cars passed their MOT first time, across 743 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Lexus IS250?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 Lexus IS250 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 131, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).