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GL57 WPE

2008 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

61,587 mi
Last recorded61,587 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 WPE
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 61,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 60,597 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 60,597 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 57,933 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 55,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 53,207 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 50,207 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components .

Fail 22 Jan 2021 50,207 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components .

Pass 23 Jan 2020 48,820 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 44,413 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 41,044 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 37,971 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 34,739 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 31,615 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 27,632 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2013 23,475 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 19,017 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jan 2011 15,462 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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GL57 WPE is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GL57 WPE, 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 GL57 WPE registered?

GL57 WPE is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is GL57 WPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL57 WPE shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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