Is the Lexus Is 250 se auto reliable?

The Lexus Is 250 se auto has an average MOT pass rate of 83% across 4 years, based on 319 tests in 2026. That's 1 points above the national average of 82%. The most reliable year is 2005 with a 92% pass rate.

Which year Lexus Is 250 se auto is best?

The 2005 Lexus Is 250 se auto has the highest MOT pass rate at 92%, while the 2006 model has the lowest at 67%. There's a 25 percentage point spread between the best and worst years.

Lexus Is 250 se auto

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 4 years from 319 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

83%

Total Tests

319

Best Year

2005 (92%)

Years Covered

About the Lexus Is 250 se auto

The Lexus Is 250 se auto has been tested 319 times in 2026 MOT data across 4 model years (2005 to 2008), with an average pass rate of 83%. That's slightly above the national average of 82%. Available as petrol.

Best and Worst Years

The 2005 model is the most reliable with a 92% pass rate from 62 tests. The 2006 model has the lowest at 67%. With a 25 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.

Reliability Trend

Newer LEXUS IS 250 SE AUTOs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 6 percentage points.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2005) averages 118,535 miles, while the newest (2008) averages 116,114 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Lexus brand average of 87%, the Is 250 se auto is 4 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Lexus models.