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AV57 WKC

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,397 mi
Last recorded97,397 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 WKC
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 97,397 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder removed from middle of windscreen. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 93,630 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder in middle of windscreen ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 90,741 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Almost on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2023 90,741 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Almost on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 84,635 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2022 79,671 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 74,709 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jan 2021 74,709 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 66,830 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 62,623 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 59,006 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very strong advise change asap close to safe limit (3.5.1g)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 9 May 2016 55,031 miles

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2015 49,355 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 41,695 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 32,003 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 24,712 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 23,503 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 19,036 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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AV57 WKC is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV57 WKC, 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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AV57 WKC is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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