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AT57 GWM

2008 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,688 mi
Last recorded134,688 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT57 GWM
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 134,688 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 128,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 120,196 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 255/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 119,925 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 255/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 111,551 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 111,551 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 101,928 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 101,928 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened osf and nsf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 101,928 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened osf and nsf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 85,401 miles

All four alloy road wheel rims heavily corroded

General corrosion to rear suspension components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sub frame around rubber bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Around rubber bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 83,504 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2019 83,503 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2018 79,308 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 79,308 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 73,999 miles

Front number plate holder 75% secure.

Nearside Front tyre has damage to rim protector. no cords vissible

engine cover under trays and sill protectors fitted to vehicle

Pass 22 Jun 2016 69,316 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 64,350 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 55,718 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen chipped

Pass 29 Jun 2013 39,251 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 18 May 2012 27,008 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 20,361 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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AT57 GWM is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 66,274 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 AT57 GWM, 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 18 years old, this Lexus IS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AT57 GWM registered?

AT57 GWM is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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