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Lexus IS250 - 2007

215.3 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2007 is 357.4 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Lexus IS250, model year 2007. Sample size: 2,089 cars, 4,457 tests and 9,596 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 2,089 cars

The Lexus IS250, a 2007 model, shows an overall defect rate of 215 per 100 vehicles, which is significantly lower than the yearly average of 352 per 100, representing a 39% improvement. While there are some concerns with tyre wear as is common across many vehicles, this model excels in areas such as brakes and steering, with defect rates notably better than average. Notably, the IS250 performs best in the mileage category of 0-31,000 miles, but shows increased issues as mileage rises, especially beyond 124,000 miles. Overall, the vehicle stands out positively in categories like visibility and body structure, indicating it may be a reliable choice compared to its peers.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 2,089 cars

More model years for Lexus IS250

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Other models from Lexus

Lexus CT Lexus ES Lexus GS Lexus GS300 Lexus GS450H Lexus IS Lexus IS200 Lexus IS220 Lexus IS250 Lexus IS300 Lexus LC Lexus LS Lexus LS400 Lexus LS430 Lexus LS600H Lexus NX Lexus NX 350H Lexus RX Lexus RX300 Lexus RX350 Lexus RX400H Lexus RX450H Lexus SC430 Lexus UX Lexus UX 300E

Categories

Brakes
▲ 25.2% better
106.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 141.7 / 100 tests
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
Steering
▲ 67.0% better
6.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 20.0 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 30.9% better
18.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 26.5 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 25.0% better
77.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 102.9 / 100 tests
  • Product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow
  • Headlamp reflector or lens: slightly defective
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 42.9% better
179.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 314.0 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
  • A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
Body/Structure
▲ 52.7% better
25.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 54.8 / 100 tests
  • Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▲ 67.9% better
3.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 10.9 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 68.6% better
13.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 43.9 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 498 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: 1,286
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 555
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 535
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 495
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 471
Product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 406
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 373
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 372
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 366
Headlamp reflector or lens: slightly defective
MINOR
Occurrences: 345

Serious faults (Top 10)

Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 135
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 133
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 124
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 117
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 103
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 92
A headlamp: missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
FAIL
Occurrences: 81
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 71
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 66
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 64