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GY57 CYC

2008 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

98,041 mi
Last recorded98,041 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY57 CYC
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 98,041 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 97,959 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2024 90,374 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 82,287 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDE (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front TRACK ROD SLIGHT DAMPNESS AROUND THE DUST COVER

Pass 27 Sep 2022 74,563 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 74,563 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 65,236 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 65,114 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 60,866 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 60,865 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))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 59,036 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder is void of tread (almost to exposed cords) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished & cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both poor clearance (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 56,726 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 53,569 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 53,568 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 49,382 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside rear (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside rear (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre wearing inner and outer edge

Pass 30 Jan 2015 46,454 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 4 Jan 2014 42,276 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 38,688 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 38,688 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 34,295 miles

offside rear tyre has slight tears

Fail 25 Jan 2012 34,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre has slight tears

Pass 14 Jan 2011 28,796 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 28,787 miles

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

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

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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GY57 CYC is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GY57 CYC, 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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GY57 CYC is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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