Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto MOT Failures
An analysis of 614 real DVSA MOT tests on the Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto — what fails, how often, and how that compares to every other car on UK roads.
Where the Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto fails its MOT
The single biggest MOT failure point on the Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto is anti-roll bar links worn — this model is 324 times more likely to fail on this item than the average car on UK roads. That makes it an extreme outlier for anyone buying or owning this model. Across 614 MOT tests, 8.94% of all Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto tests recorded this as a failure.
Suspension failures typically mean worn bushes, drop links, or dampers. These affect handling and tyre wear. Budget £150–£400 per corner at an independent garage for full suspension overhaul.
Other notable weak points include abs fault (20x the fleet average) and brake hoses perished or damaged (18x the fleet average). These ratios compare the Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto's failure rate on each item against the national average for all cars tested — a ratio of 10x means this model fails ten times more often than a typical car.
The failures span 2 categories: Suspension, Brakes. If you're inspecting a Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto before purchase, these are the areas to focus on — and if any have been flagged as advisories on a previous MOT, they're likely to become failures in the near future.
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What to check before buying a Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto
Based on the MOT failure data and known issues above, here's what to prioritise when inspecting a Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto:
Suspension — check for anti-roll bar links worn, abs fault. Brakes — check for brake hoses perished or damaged.
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Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto MOT FAQs
What are the most common MOT failures on a Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto?
Based on 614 DVSA MOT tests, the most common failure is anti-roll bar links worn — at 324x the national fleet average. Other frequent failures include abs fault and brake hoses perished or damaged.
Is the Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto reliable based on MOT data?
The Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto has 3 categories where it fails more often than average. The main concern is anti-roll bar links worn. Always check a specific car's full history before buying.
What MOT failures should I expect at high mileage?
The most common high-mileage failures include anti-roll bar links worn, abs fault, brake hoses perished or damaged.
How do I check a Lexus Is 250 Advance Auto's MOT history?
Enter the registration number into our free car check above. You'll see every MOT test result, advisories and failures, mileage readings, write-off status, and finance checks.
MOT failure data sourced from DVSA bulk test records via data.gov.uk. Ratios compare this model's failure rate against the national fleet average. Known issues sourced from manufacturer bulletins, specialist workshops, and verified owner reports.