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GJ58 JFO

2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,352 mi
Last recorded117,352 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto67,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 JFO
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Se-l Auto
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2026 117,352 miles

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

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

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

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

afs light on dash

Pass 12 Mar 2025 109,410 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 109,410 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 104,006 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 96,882 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 93,203 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 90,710 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 87,603 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 81,079 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 73,186 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 63,205 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 63,025 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 49,719 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 37,904 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 33,231 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 27,889 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2012 23,281 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges and cracking

rear tyres cracked

Pass 21 Sep 2011 17,115 miles

kerb protector damaged on o/s/f tyre

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto?

Based on 3,880 MOT tests across 254 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
5,666
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 19
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GJ58 JFO is a 2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 67,854 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 Is 250 Se-l Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ58 JFO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GJ58 JFO is a 2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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