Lexus Is250
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 8 years from 18,380 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
85%
Total Tests
18,380
Best Year
2011 (93%)
Years Covered
8
How reliable is the Lexus Is250?
Lexus Is250 by Year
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About the Lexus Is250
The Lexus Is250 has been tested 18,380 times in 2024 MOT data across 8 model years (2005 to 2012), with an average pass rate of 85%. That's slightly above the national average of 82%. Available as petrol and diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2011 model is the most reliable with a 93% pass rate from 2,579 tests. The 2006 model has the lowest at 80%. The 13 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
Newer LEXUS IS250s show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 7 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2005) averages 115,854 miles, while the newest (2012) averages 75,997 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
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