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EA10 FAF

2010 Lexus IS250C

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

34,493 mi
Last recorded34,493 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Lexus IS250C47,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA10 FAF
MakeLexus
ModelIS250C
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 34,493 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads on 3mm legal limit is 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front have multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front and rear suspension / brake components rusty and corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2026 34,488 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front inner pads outer pads on 2mm legal limit is 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads on 3mm legal limit is 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both front have no beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front have multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front and rear suspension / brake components rusty and corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2024 33,491 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front tyres have multiple cuts no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front and rear suspension / brake components rusty and corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2024 33,491 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front no beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front tyres have multiple cuts no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

front and rear suspension / brake components rusty and corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2024 32,653 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front on 2mm legal limit is 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear on 2mm legal limit is 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front multiple cuts no cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front and rear suspension / brake components rusty and corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2024 32,653 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front on 2mm legal limit is 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear on 2mm legal limit is 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing replaced nut with a 19mm (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front multiple cuts no cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front and rear suspension / brake components rusty and corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2023 31,586 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear ferrules rusty (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 31,586 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear multiple cuts to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear ferrules rusty (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 30,865 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 29,532 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 29,532 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 28,342 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts in outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 25,838 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 23,348 miles

slight damage both front tyre outer sidewalls

Pass 30 Dec 2016 20,314 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 17,520 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 14,426 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 11,677 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 9,083 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS250C?

Based on 8,328 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

87.0%
Pass Rate
3,955
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 44
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31
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EA10 FAF is a 2010 Lexus IS250C in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2010 Lexus IS250C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 47,890 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus IS250C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EA10 FAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS250C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 16 years old, this Lexus IS250C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EA10 FAF is a 2010 Lexus IS250C, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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