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FG58 MUP

2008 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

166,517 mi
Last recorded166,517 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 MUP
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 166,517 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 166,509 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 162,332 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))

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 15 Mar 2022 155,287 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 149,263 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 143,119 miles

Minor damage to screen not affecting drivers view

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens is discoloured and stained (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens is discoloured and stained (4.1.4 (b))

Under guards fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2020 143,119 miles

Minor damage to screen not affecting drivers view

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens is discoloured and stained (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens is discoloured and stained (4.1.4 (b))

Under guards fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2019 131,649 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 125,072 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 125,071 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 117,279 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 96,881 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 79,902 miles

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

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

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

rear calaper pins sticking but ok on rbt

Pass 2 Dec 2013 62,614 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 48,761 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 31,459 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
Full Lexus IS250 reliability report

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FG58 MUP is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 FG58 MUP, 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 MUP registered?

FG58 MUP is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 15 December 2008.

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