Lexus IS 250 SE-I Auto MOT Pass Rates and Running Costs by Year
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 81 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
84%
Total Tests
81
Model Years
2009 to 2010
Years Covered
2
About the Lexus IS 250 SE-I Auto
The Lexus IS 250 SE-I Auto was MOT tested 81 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (2009 to 2010), with an average pass rate of 84%. That's slightly above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2009) averages 100,766 miles, while the newest (2010) averages 110,099 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Lexus IS 250 SE-I Auto by Year
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Questions about the Lexus IS 250 SE-I Auto
Is the Lexus IS 250 SE-I Auto reliable?
Across its 2 model years in our data (2009 to 2010), the Lexus IS 250 SE-I Auto averages an 84% MOT pass rate, from 81 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 2 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.
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