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FH57 UEK

2008 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,314 mi
Last recorded68,314 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH57 UEK
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 68,314 miles

Headlamp Patterns Poor

Pass 6 Sep 2024 67,626 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 66,748 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 66,748 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 65,560 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 65,560 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 64,756 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 63,902 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 63,902 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 62,111 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 60,724 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 59,635 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 59,635 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 58,249 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 57,026 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 55,016 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 53,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Inner Wall Damaged And Tyre Nailed

Offside Front Tyre Inner Edge Tread Low

Pass 19 Sep 2012 50,557 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 38,743 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 34,233 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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FH57 UEK is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FH57 UEK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FH57 UEK?

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What year was FH57 UEK registered?

FH57 UEK is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is FH57 UEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH57 UEK shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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