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LE04 JOY

2010 Lexus IS250C

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests41 (31 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate75.6%

Mileage

95,731 mi
Last recorded95,731 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Lexus IS250C47,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE04 JOY
MakeLexus
ModelIS250C
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

31 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 95,731 miles

Central Rear under body corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2025 87,163 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

under vehicle suspension corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2025 87,163 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

under vehicle suspension corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2024 94,156 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2024 94,156 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 85,026 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 92,187 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 84,340 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 83,439 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 90,064 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 90,064 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure On the inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 81,362 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 81,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2021 87,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various rust/corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 77,231 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 77,231 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 86,065 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 66,448 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 84,391 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 55,834 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 83,276 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 47,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND CRACKING (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND CRACKING (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 82,707 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 82,707 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 38,695 miles

Covers fitted.

Pass 22 Jan 2016 81,278 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 81,278 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 33,639 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 78,852 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 78,852 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 28,222 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 77,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 22,394 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 74,095 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 68,775 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 68,775 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 63,346 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads worn low

front tyres bald on iner edges

osr tyre worn low on inside edge

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 29 Sep 2009 50,492 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to limit 245/40 r18 93y

Pass 29 Sep 2008 39,800 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 39,800 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres worn low

Pass 4 Oct 2007 30,680 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Lexus IS250C?

Based on 8,328 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

87.0%
Pass Rate
3,955
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 44
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31
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LE04 JOY is a 2010 Lexus IS250C in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 41 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.6%.

Across all 2010 Lexus IS250C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 47,890 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 IS250C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LE04 JOY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS250C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 16 years old, this Lexus IS250C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LE04 JOY is a 2010 Lexus IS250C, first registered on 1 September 2010.

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