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2018 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

94,447 mi
Last recorded94,447 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY444 BUT
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 SE Auto
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 94,447 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 125,201 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 125,201 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 92,637 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 120,777 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jul 2024 120,777 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 90,301 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 112,611 miles

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

Offside Front Bumper cover damaged

Pass 17 Feb 2023 83,714 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 108,007 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 69,453 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 99,117 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 54,483 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 90,009 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security prescribed areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 83,236 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 76,845 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 76,845 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 72,555 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 72,555 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 72,088 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn more than 50% (3.5.1g)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2015 71,260 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 70,669 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2013 65,111 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2012 57,534 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2011 49,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

OS Front Tyre worn inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 49,155 miles

OS Front Tyre worn inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2009 38,410 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 32,062 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 SE Auto?

Based on 4,771 MOT tests across 324 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
5,871
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
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Y444 BUT is a 2018 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto in Blue with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 250 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y444 BUT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 8 years old, this Lexus Is 250 SE Auto is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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Y444 BUT is a 2018 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto, first registered on 24 April 2018.

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