Lexus IS250C

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 4 model years from 1,037 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

88%

Total Tests

1,037

Highest Pass Rate

2012 (90%)

Years Covered

About the Lexus IS250C

The Lexus IS250C was MOT tested 1,037 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 4 model years (2009 to 2012), with an average pass rate of 88%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2012 model has the highest pass rate at 90% from 124 tests. The 2011 model has the lowest at 87%. With just a 3 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

The Lexus IS250C has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2009) averages 90,435 miles, while the newest (2012) averages 62,950 miles.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 2500cc)

£1,958

Road Tax

£445

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£2,658

Per month£222/mo

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.

Full 2012 details

How reliable is the Lexus IS250C?

vs average of all models+6% (82% avg)

vs Lexus brand average+1% (87% avg)

Best to worst year spread3 percentage points

Reliability trendStable over years

Lexus IS250C by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2012	90%	124	62,950 mi
2011	87%	245	61,568 mi
2010	88%	401	75,740 mi
2009	87%	267	90,435 mi

Questions about the Lexus IS250C

Is the Lexus IS250C reliable?

Across its 4 model years in our data (2009 to 2012), the Lexus IS250C averages an 88% MOT pass rate, from 1,037 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 6 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2012 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 90%.

Which year Lexus IS250C has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2012 Lexus IS250C has the highest MOT pass rate at 90%, while the 2011 model has the lowest at 87%, a 3 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.