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AU58 WFM

2008 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,958 mi
Last recorded149,958 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 WFM
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 149,958 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2024 141,767 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2023 129,841 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 129,743 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 121,078 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

corrosion to underbody components and panels

front tyres have minor cracks within tread areas

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to some areas and or items

Pass 30 Mar 2021 115,204 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 115,116 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cut to cord in tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 109,666 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side,NSF&OSF (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip at zone "A". (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2020 109,666 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both side,NSF&OSF (4.1.2 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake disc. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both side of the exhaust has a loose clamp what rusted away.. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side,NSF&OSF (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF&OSF tyre worn on edge,the OSF worn on both edge.. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip at zone "A". (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 96,136 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 96,136 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 83,218 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 71,208 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2017 71,208 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 57,977 miles

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

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 49,906 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2014 39,184 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2013 33,340 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 27,824 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 26,615 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has a cut on inside wall but not to cords

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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AU58 WFM is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU58 WFM, 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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AU58 WFM is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 27 October 2008.

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