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Lexus IS250 - 2005

272.0 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2005 is 377.4 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Lexus IS250, model year 2005. Sample size: 734 cars, 1,471 tests and 4,001 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 734 cars

The Lexus IS250 from 2005 exhibits a lower overall defect rate compared to the average car of the same year, with 272 defects per 100 vehicles compared to 376. The model shows a particularly strong performance in categories such as brakes and steering, with defects significantly below the average rates. In terms of mileage-related trends, as the mileage increases, the defect rate also rises, particularly in the highest mileage category where it reaches 436 defects per 100. Overall, this vehicle stands out positively in several areas, indicating reliable performance relative to its peers.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 734 cars

More model years for Lexus IS250

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Other models from Lexus

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 25.1% better
118.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 158.5 / 100 tests
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 71.4% better
6.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 22.4 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 19.0% better
23.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 28.4 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 22.0% better
85.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 110.1 / 100 tests
  • Headlamp reflector or lens: slightly defective
  • Product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 25.5% better
234.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 314.1 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
Body/Structure
▲ 34.8% better
40.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 61.5 / 100 tests
  • Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▲ 26.4% better
9.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 12.9 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 43.9% better
26.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 46.7 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 520 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 533
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 276
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 210
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 205
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 189
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 171
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 163
Headlamp reflector or lens: slightly defective
MINOR
Occurrences: 157
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 147
Product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 134

Serious faults (Top 10)

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 52
Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer
FAIL
Occurrences: 45
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 44
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 42
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 38
A headlamp: missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
FAIL
Occurrences: 35
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
FAIL
Occurrences: 31
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 31
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 31
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 30