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GV58 AXC

2008 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

225,170 mi
Last recorded225,170 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV58 AXC
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2025 225,170 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted retaining pins loose (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted retaining pins loose (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 23 May 2024 199,659 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 181,426 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 157,972 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Just After CAT (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Marked With Chalk

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip In Glass (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 146,894 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 146,853 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 121,036 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 121,018 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 118,725 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 118,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 112,337 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 107,938 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 104,746 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 92,691 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 92,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2015 74,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 May 2014 74,134 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 70,459 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 59,148 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 59,148 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2011 44,570 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 44,570 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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GV58 AXC is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GV58 AXC, 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 GV58 AXC registered?

GV58 AXC is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 21 November 2008.

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