Lexus IS250 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 13,833 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 13,833 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 75% of Lexus IS250 cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time — ahead of the 61% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on steering and suspension.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the IS250 tends to fail
Share of Lexus IS250 cars aged 13 years and older with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on steering, suspension, seat belts.
Common questions
Is the Lexus IS250 reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Lexus IS250 holds up well for its age: 75% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 76% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Lexus IS250?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Lexus IS250 in 2024: 13 years and older, 75%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Lexus IS250 MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Lexus IS250 versus other cars of the same age — its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).