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DY58 GYF

2008 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

173,056 mi
Last recorded173,056 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 GYF
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 173,056 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 170,498 miles

Both rear suspension arms corroded

Fuel tank brackets corroded

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

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

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Rear exhaust corroded

corrosion rear subframe

Pass 15 Jul 2023 168,802 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion fuel tank

Pass 18 Jul 2022 166,087 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 154,004 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 147,603 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 147,260 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 138,192 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2019 138,187 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 123,710 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 109,172 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel filler pipes corroded.

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

Fail 24 Nov 2017 109,171 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both Windscreen wiper split, but still clears the windscreen effectively

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel filler pipes corroded.

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 93,634 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Nov 2016 93,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Nov 2016 93,064 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 78,660 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)

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Nov 2015 78,660 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2014 63,154 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Nov 2013 46,944 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 46,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 27,734 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 20,065 miles

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

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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DY58 GYF is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DY58 GYF, 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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DY58 GYF is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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