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Lexus IS250 - 2012

130.1 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2012 is 249.2 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Lexus IS250, model year 2012. Sample size: 511 cars, 1,072 tests and 1,395 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 511 cars

The 2012 Lexus IS250 shows a significantly lower overall defect rate compared to the average vehicle of the same year, with 130 defects per 100 vehicles compared to 246. Common issues such as tyre wear are not highlighted, indicating the model performs well in that area. Notably, the Lexus excels in categories like brakes, steering, and body structure, with defect rates substantially below the average. However, as mileage increases, defect rates for this model rise, particularly in the higher mileage brackets, although they still remain favourable compared to the yearly average. Overall, the Lexus IS250 demonstrates strong reliability across various categories, particularly in critical safety features.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 511 cars

Categories

Brakes
▲ 29.0% better
73.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 103.8 / 100 tests
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
Steering
▲ 77.3% better
3.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 13.2 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 2.6% better
18.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 19.2 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 58.5% better
25.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 61.9 / 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
▲ 48.3% better
126.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 244.4 / 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 tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Body/Structure
▲ 79.4% better
5.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 26.2 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 66.1% better
2.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 6.2 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 77.1% better
5.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 23.6 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 402 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: 254
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 156
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 100
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 93
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 57
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 55
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 49
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 48
Product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 43
Headlamp reflector or lens: slightly defective
MINOR
Occurrences: 34

Serious faults (Top 10)

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 24
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 18
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 18
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 16
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 13
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 11
A headlamp: missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
Emissions levels exceed the manufacturer’s specified limits
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
Emissions levels exceed default limits
FAIL
Occurrences: 7