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T40 LWS

2010 Lexus IS250C

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

133,847 mi
Last recorded133,847 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Lexus IS250C47,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT40 LWS
MakeLexus
ModelIS250C
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 133,847 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Offside And Nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 125,903 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 125,462 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 118,574 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 111,873 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 105,942 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 90,963 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 90,551 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 81,904 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2018 81,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 71,853 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 65,434 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 59,440 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 50,060 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 38,644 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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T40 LWS is a 2010 Lexus IS250C in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 T40 LWS, 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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What year was T40 LWS registered?

T40 LWS is a 2010 Lexus IS250C, first registered on 7 April 2010.

Is T40 LWS safe to buy?

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