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
4
How reliable is the Lexus Is 250 se auto?
Lexus Is 250 se auto by Year
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About the Lexus Is 250 se auto
The Lexus Is 250 se auto has been tested 319 times in 2024 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.
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