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GY58 JBU

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

71,074 mi
Last recorded71,074 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY58 JBU
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 71,074 miles

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

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

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

brake pedal long travel

Fail 29 Jul 2026 70,982 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pedal long travel

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2025 62,562 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 60,756 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 58,132 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 55,815 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 52,101 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 52,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 48,837 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 45,385 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 41,904 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 35,176 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 30,348 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 24,216 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2013 18,894 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2012 15,689 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2011 13,336 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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GY58 JBU is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 GY58 JBU, 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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GY58 JBU is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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