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GU58 ZWN

2008 Lexus IS250

Purple Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

135,885 mi
Last recorded135,885 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 ZWN
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 135,885 miles

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both front side windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both from the flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear both rear lights tinted

Fail 21 Feb 2026 135,885 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both front side windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both from the flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear both rear lights tinted

Pass 18 Feb 2025 130,083 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight perrishig O/S and N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both rear lights tinted

Rear diff bush split

Pass 15 Feb 2024 121,986 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2023 117,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 110,613 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 108,019 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 106,331 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 102,265 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 91,638 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 82,406 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 72,240 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 30 May 2015 64,001 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 48,399 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 32,357 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 17,288 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 11,505 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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GU58 ZWN is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Purple with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 GU58 ZWN, 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 GU58 ZWN registered?

GU58 ZWN is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 24 November 2008.

Is GU58 ZWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU58 ZWN shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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