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EK58 UKO

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,656 mi
Last recorded147,656 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK58 UKO
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 147,656 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 147,656 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH SIDE (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2024 142,428 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 137,762 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 137,756 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak both exhausts after the catalytic converter (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides no beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 128,192 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 128,192 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 120,154 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 120,153 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 112,189 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 112,189 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 245/45r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 101,747 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 91,281 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 83,864 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 78,526 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2016 78,526 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2454517 (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 73,989 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 66,671 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 56,444 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Dec 2012 48,412 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 39,266 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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EK58 UKO 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 71.4%.

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 EK58 UKO, 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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EK58 UKO is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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