Lexus Is 250 F Sport Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Lexus Is 250 F Sport Auto reliable? We analysed 1,632 real MOT tests across 149 vehicles to find out.
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The Lexus Is 250 F Sport Auto is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre has ply or cords exposed, tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Lexus Is 250 F Sport Auto.
Lexus Is 250 F Sport Auto Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Lexus Is 250 F Sport Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Lexus Is 250 F Sport Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Lexus Is 250 F Sport Auto to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Lexus Is 250 F Sport Auto Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Lexus Is 250 F Sport Auto fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Lexus Is 250 F Sport Auto Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Lexus Is 250 F Sport Auto models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Lexus Is 250 F Sport Auto Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Lexus Is 250 F Sport Auto owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Lexus Is 250 F Sport Auto MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Lexus Is 250 F Sport Auto year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 973 | 87.5% | 30,522 | 47,023 | 67,559 |
| 2012 | 61 | 83.6% | 46,135 | 69,769 | 85,344 |
| 2011 | 120 | 86.7% | 46,347 | 66,327 | 87,108 |
| 2010 | 280 | 88.2% | 40,032 | 57,685 | 87,699 |
How Long Does a Lexus Is 250 F Sport Auto Last?
Based on 149 Lexus Is 250 F Sport Auto vehicles on UK roads.
Lexus Is 250 F Sport Auto Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Lexus Is 250 F Sport Auto MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Lexus Is 250 F Sport Auto
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
88.2% MOT pass rate from 280 tests
83.6% MOT pass rate from 61 tests
The best year to buy a used Lexus Is 250 F Sport Auto is 2010, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 88.2% across 280 tests. The 2012 model year has the lowest pass rate at 83.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Lexus Is 250 F Sport Auto Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexus Is 250 F Sport Auto THIS CAR | 87.7% | 1,632 | 54,315 mi | 16 yrs |
| Lexus IS200 | 75.4% | 546,826 | 87,139 mi | 27 yrs |
| Lexus Ct | 86.8% | 304,916 | 55,351 mi | 15 yrs |
| Lexus RX300 | 79% | 229,652 | 83,424 mi | 26 yrs |
| Renault Megane Extreme DCI 86 | 69.9% | 725 | 121,287 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Lexus IS200 (75.4% pass rate) and the Lexus Ct (86.8% pass rate), the Lexus Is 250 F Sport Auto outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Lexus Is 250 F Sport Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.7% across 1,632 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Lexus Is 250 F Sport Auto are tyre has ply or cords exposed (7 recorded failures), tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (7), and tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (6). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Lexus Is 250 F Sport Auto with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Lexus Is 250 F Sport Auto owner drives around 5,671 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Lexus Is 250 F Sport Auto models stay on UK roads for around 16 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.