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EO58 XJC

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

197,226 mi
Last recorded197,226 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO58 XJC
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 197,226 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2025 197,217 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 189,053 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2024 189,053 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 177,813 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2021 166,619 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 147,702 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 122,941 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 91,233 miles

Foot Hand Brake Cover Missing

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Stickers In Drivers View ()

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

Nearside Front Track Rod End Has Slight Loss Of Grease

Fail 10 Dec 2018 91,233 miles

Foot Hand Brake Cover Missing

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Stickers In Drivers View ()

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

Nearside Front Track Rod End Has Slight Loss Of Grease

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 69,466 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)

Fail 27 Dec 2017 69,466 miles

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

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)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 48,660 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 42,757 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 35,762 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 35,762 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 30,841 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 24,328 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 16,404 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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EO58 XJC is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EO58 XJC, 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 EO58 XJC registered?

EO58 XJC is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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