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GY58 JCU

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,357 mi
Last recorded121,357 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2026 121,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall split in several places. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on inner edge. / sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Metal thinning in several areas. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 116,909 miles

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

front and rear chassis and suspension corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2024 113,442 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 107,151 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 105,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 95,273 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front sections of front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 95,124 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front sections of front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 88,116 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 88,115 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brakes to be tested upon re-test

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 86,791 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 82,058 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of the main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of the main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 73,834 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 66,683 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 60,133 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 54,552 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 47,421 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 38,493 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 30,157 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 JCU is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 JCU, 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 GY58 JCU registered?

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

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