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LE53 MOE

2018 Lexus IS250

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,713 mi
Last recorded64,713 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE53 MOE
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 64,713 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Mar 2026 64,713 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed marked with chalk (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 89,160 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 89,160 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 58,408 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside rear tyres are wearing on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 80,737 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Mar 2024 49,018 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 76,165 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Mar 2023 40,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 73,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 30,870 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 69,630 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2021 69,630 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear discs corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2021 20,549 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 20,549 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 67,161 miles

n/s/r tyre perishing near to excess

Pass 29 Jul 2019 65,480 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 65,480 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 64,209 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 61,475 miles

rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 22 Aug 2016 58,053 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 55,018 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 48,731 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 43,873 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 35,863 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS250?

Based on 212,901 MOT tests across 13,468 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
5,477
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
13,468
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,643
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,610
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,441
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,159
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LE53 MOE is a 2018 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,494cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Lexus IS250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,643 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LE53 MOE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS250 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 8 years old, this Lexus IS250 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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LE53 MOE is a 2018 Lexus IS250, first registered on 29 June 2018.

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