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AV58 BCY

2008 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

119,457 mi
Last recorded119,457 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 BCY
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 119,457 miles

undertray fitted/ubcc

Pass 21 May 2025 116,065 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 96,662 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 90,316 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 89,900 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 80,669 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 4 Jul 2022 80,665 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 2 Jul 2021 69,981 miles

brake check

Pass 3 Jul 2020 67,186 miles

brake check

Fail 2 Jul 2020 67,186 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

brake check

Pass 19 Jul 2019 63,850 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 57,964 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 57,923 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 51,247 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 44,468 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2015 38,540 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2014 32,729 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 30,807 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2012 27,745 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 24,215 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 23,494 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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AV58 BCY is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AV58 BCY, 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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AV58 BCY is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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