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AV58 FJJ

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

196,823 mi
Last recorded196,823 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 FJJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 196,823 miles

corrosion evident on rear suspension ,sub frame and under body

paking brake has only just met efficiency may need inspection and adjustment

Pass 12 Feb 2024 179,873 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 179,864 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 166,027 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both effected (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both effected (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 166,027 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both effected (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both effected (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 149,373 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jan 2021 141,138 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak at back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 5mm but worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 140,547 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and under trays obscuring view to some components

unable to see discs past backing plates

Pass 12 Dec 2019 132,107 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel

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

Pass 31 May 2018 127,036 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 127,032 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 W (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 122,344 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Feb 2016 114,345 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2016 114,322 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2015 98,194 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 98,184 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 86,395 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 86,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 73,643 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 50,784 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 50,784 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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 FJJ is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 FJJ, 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 FJJ is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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