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EN57 LFL

2008 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

99,565 mi
Last recorded99,565 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN57 LFL
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 99,565 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 91,351 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 85,099 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 85,099 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 80,352 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 75,855 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 75,789 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 72,618 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 65,193 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Long parking brake travel

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

Offside Headlamp aim on top line ( 0.5% )

Oil level low on dipstick

Parking brake efficiency on 17%

Fail 22 Mar 2019 65,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Long parking brake travel

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

Offside Headlamp aim on top line ( 0.5% )

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil level low on dipstick

Parking brake efficiency on 17%

Pass 22 Jan 2018 56,341 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 56,341 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 49,010 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 46,106 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 41,440 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 35,986 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 30,350 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 25,860 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 20,903 miles

Nearside Front 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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EN57 LFL is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EN57 LFL, 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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What year was EN57 LFL registered?

EN57 LFL is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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