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EN57 ZHC

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,283 mi
Last recorded101,283 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN57 ZHC
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 101,283 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 95,303 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 90,061 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 90,061 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 84,004 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 79,641 miles

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

both front wipers slightly smearing

Fail 2 Nov 2021 79,641 miles

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

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

both front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 21 Oct 2020 77,652 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 69,904 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 64,338 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 58,600 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)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2017 58,596 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

AFS light flashing

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)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2016 53,631 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2015 46,887 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 41,174 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 34,743 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 28,717 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 21,073 miles

both front tyres worn inner edge

n/s/f tyre has cracks but not to ply

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 ZHC is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZHC, 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 ZHC registered?

EN57 ZHC is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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