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SH03 ACE

2010 Lexus IS250C

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,934 mi
Last recorded83,934 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Lexus IS250C47,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 ACE
MakeLexus
ModelIS250C
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 83,934 miles

TPMS light on

Pass 30 Dec 2024 80,236 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2024 80,235 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 74,919 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2023 74,883 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 69,326 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread slightly perishing 255..40..18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread slightly perishing 255..40..18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tyre monitor light on

Pass 29 Dec 2021 63,718 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 59,667 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 58,519 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 56,466 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 54,795 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 54,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 51,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn/cracking/cut (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear tyre on legal limit/worn/cracking/cut

Fail 17 Jan 2017 51,004 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn/cracking/cut (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside front tyre worn/cracking/cut/sidewall damaged

Offside rear tyre on legal limit/worn/cracking/cut

Pass 27 Jan 2016 47,486 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 42,786 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 41,517 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 38,408 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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SH03 ACE is a 2010 Lexus IS250C in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SH03 ACE, 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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SH03 ACE is a 2010 Lexus IS250C, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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