2012 · 12 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2012 Lexus IS250 MOT pass rate and common faults

417 MOT tests in 2024. 85.9% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

134Well above average
Passed first time85.9%
Failed or needed repairs14.1%
Typical mileage at test71,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 417 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    16 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.9%
    9 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.2%
    11 marked dangerous
  5. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits1.0%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.7%
  7. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits0.7%
  8. Headlamp aim: too low0.7%
  9. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.5%
  2. Brakes4.6%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.1%
  4. Emissions & leaks3.4%
  5. Lights & electrics3.4%
  6. Suspension1.0%
  7. Wheels0.2%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.1%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.7%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.8%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.6%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2012 Lexus IS250?

In 2024, 85.9% of 2012 Lexus IS250 cars passed their MOT first time, across 417 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Lexus IS250?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2012 Lexus IS250 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 134, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).