Lexus IS250 - 2008
202.1 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2008 is 340.8 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Lexus IS250, model year 2008.
Sample size: 1,658 cars, 3,454 tests and 6,980 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 1,658 cars
The 2008 Lexus IS250 has an overall defect rate of 202 per 100 vehicles, significantly lower than the yearly average of 337 per 100, marking a 40% improvement. This model particularly excels in categories such as brakes and steering, demonstrating a much lower incidence of defects compared to average cars of the same year. Notably, it shows fewer issues in visibility, lights and electrics, and body structure as well. Mileage-related trends indicate that defect rates increase with mileage, especially past 124,000 miles, but the IS250 still performs better than the average across all mileage segments. Overall, this model stands out for its reliability and lower defect rates in critical safety and structural categories.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 1,658 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▲ 27.1% better
97.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 133.1 / 100 tests
- Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
- Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
Steering
▲ 56.7% better
7.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 18.0 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 27.3% better
18.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.3 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 27.2% better
67.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 92.2 / 100 tests
- Product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 45.0% better
170.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 310.3 / 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
▲ 55.4% better
22.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 51.3 / 100 tests
- Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▲ 44.6% better
5.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 10.1 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 64.1% better
14.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 41.2 / 100 tests
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 941
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 479
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 406
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 377
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 371
Product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 290
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 261
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 247
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 225
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 213
Serious faults (Top 10)
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 111
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 107
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 89
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 82
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 80
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 53
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 52
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 51
Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer
FAIL
Occurrences: 49
Product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow
FAIL
Occurrences: 43