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Lexus IS250 - 2009

175.1 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2009 is 311.0 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Lexus IS250, model year 2009. Sample size: 1,395 cars, 2,879 tests and 5,041 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 1,395 cars

The 2009 Lexus IS250 demonstrates a significantly lower overall defect rate of 175 per 100 vehicles, which is 44% better than the average for cars of the same year, recorded at 310 per 100. Notably, this model performs exceptionally well in categories such as brakes and steering, with defect rates of 85% and just 4%, respectively, compared to the averages of 121% and 16%. Additionally, the Lexus shows strength in visibility and wheels, suspensions, and axles, indicating reliable performance in these areas. However, as mileage increases, defects tend to rise, particularly in the over-124,000 miles category, where the defect rate spikes to 341 per 100, suggesting a potential area of concern for higher mileage vehicles. Overall, the Lexus IS250 stands out positively in crucial safety-related categories, reinforcing its reputation for reliability.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 1,395 cars

Categories

Brakes
▲ 27.6% better
85.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 117.5 / 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
▲ 76.7% better
3.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 16.3 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 33.8% better
15.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 23.4 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 26.6% better
59.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 80.9 / 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
▲ 47.3% better
158.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 299.8 / 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 shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
Body/Structure
▲ 58.3% better
17.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 41.5 / 100 tests
  • Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▲ 71.1% better
2.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 8.3 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 74.4% better
8.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 34.4 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 454 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: 809
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 401
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 314
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 240
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 218
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 200
Product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 197
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 187
Headlamp reflector or lens: slightly defective
MINOR
Occurrences: 187
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 164

Serious faults (Top 10)

A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 74
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 58
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 56
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 55
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 46
A headlamp: missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
FAIL
Occurrences: 42
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 41
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 40
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 34
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 32