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2010 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

202,518 mi
Last recorded202,518 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Lexus IS25059,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA10 UFS
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2025 202,518 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both centre pipes towards frown of vehicle blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 192,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 192,333 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle sections (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 181,724 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 181,724 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 174,724 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2022 174,699 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 164,100 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Damaged outer sidewall ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 150,237 miles

Both front brake discs, corroded on edges

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damaged slightly on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 133,643 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damaged slightly on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 120,321 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 120,321 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 103,937 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 87,792 miles

Child seat fitted

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin replacement needed (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin replacement needed (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Unable to give full inspection to thickness of rear brake pads

Pass 24 Mar 2015 66,606 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front pads getting low

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 24 Mar 2015 66,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front pads getting low

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 28 Mar 2014 47,840 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 38,513 miles

advise near side front sidewall damaged

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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SA10 UFS is a 2010 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2010 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 59,634 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 IS250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,643 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SA10 UFS, 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 16 years old, this Lexus IS250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SA10 UFS is a 2010 Lexus IS250, first registered on 16 March 2010.

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