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GU58 ZXK

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

228,153 mi
Last recorded228,153 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 ZXK
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 228,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section of exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres out of shape on inner tread areas

Fail 26 Nov 2019 228,153 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section of exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres out of shape on inner tread areas

Pass 5 Dec 2018 204,453 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner tread areas (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 181,488 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 181,488 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 156,983 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2016 156,983 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 129,301 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 101,440 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 101,440 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 71,719 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 71,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 53,269 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 53,269 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 39,607 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

both front discs lipped

both front tyres bald on edges

Fail 21 Nov 2011 39,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

both front discs lipped

both front tyres bald on edges

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 ZXK is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 GU58 ZXK, 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 ZXK registered?

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

Is GU58 ZXK safe to buy?

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