2008 · 16 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2008 Lexus IS250 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,563 MOT tests in 2024. 74.7% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

131Well above average
Passed first time74.7%
Failed or needed repairs25.3%
Typical mileage at test101,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,563 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working5.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.1%
    82 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.4%
    52 marked dangerous
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.9%
  5. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits1.7%
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.5%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.5%
  8. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases1.4%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics16.8%
  2. Brakes9.9%
  3. Tyres7.7%
  4. Emissions & leaks6.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.6%
  6. Suspension2.9%
  7. Body & chassis2.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.7%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.7%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases6.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2008 Lexus IS250?

In 2024, 74.7% of 2008 Lexus IS250 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,563 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Lexus IS250?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Lexus IS250 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 131, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).