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FP58 MVU

2008 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,221 mi
Last recorded131,221 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP58 MVU
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 131,221 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 131,221 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 124,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT + REAR (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR + OSR (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip , swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 116,501 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 116,501 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 110,865 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Box and Pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 106,650 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 106,620 miles

Both rear tyres low on tread

Pass 28 Feb 2015 103,785 miles

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

park brake has little reserve travel

tow electrics not tested (7 pin/ no EU standard)

Fail 28 Feb 2015 103,785 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

park brake has little reserve travel

tow electrics not tested (7 pin/ no EU standard)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 80,454 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2014 80,454 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2012 57,915 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 40,637 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded on braking surfaces

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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FP58 MVU is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FP58 MVU, 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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FP58 MVU is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 23 December 2008.

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