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FG58 MTO

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

185,968 mi
Last recorded185,968 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 MTO
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 185,968 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear General underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2024 181,367 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2023 174,653 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Surface corrosion underneath vehicle body and on some suspension components

Pass 24 Sep 2022 168,237 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 160,583 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 153,625 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 145,064 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 137,483 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 132,568 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 123,112 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)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 103,098 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 81,730 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 66,350 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 66,350 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 48,943 miles

Rear tyres approx 2.5mm

Pass 24 Oct 2011 33,332 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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FG58 MTO is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 FG58 MTO, 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 FG58 MTO registered?

FG58 MTO is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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