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AY10 XMS

2010 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,894 mi
Last recorded94,894 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Lexus IS25059,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY10 XMS
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 94,894 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2026 94,891 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 91,288 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 86,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 80,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 74,918 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 70,166 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 66,160 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 66,160 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 58,896 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 58,547 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 53,249 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 47,051 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 41,808 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 41,795 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 35,399 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 28,044 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 22,515 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS250?

Based on 212,901 MOT tests across 13,468 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
5,477
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
13,468
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,643
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,610
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,441
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,159
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AY10 XMS is a 2010 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2010 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 59,634 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus IS250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,643 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY10 XMS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS250 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 16 years old, this Lexus IS250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AY10 XMS is a 2010 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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