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GY58 JFV

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

146,366 mi
Last recorded146,366 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 146,366 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH N/S & O/S. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH N/S & O/S. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH N/S & O/S. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 140,212 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S AND O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S AND O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 140,212 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S AND O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S AND O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 132,617 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2022 124,108 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2022 124,108 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 116,600 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 112,576 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 108,224 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 99,344 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 88,982 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 79,137 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 67,517 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 62,875 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 52,801 miles

both front tyres cut in treds & sidewalls/worn low on edges

osr tye cracking in tred

Fail 19 Sep 2013 52,801 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres cut in treds & sidewalls/worn low on edges

osr tye cracking in tred

Pass 20 Aug 2012 36,584 miles

nearside and offside front tyre outer walls scuffed-not exposing inner chords.

Pass 30 Aug 2011 28,196 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 28,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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
Full Lexus IS250 reliability report

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GY58 JFV is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GY58 JFV, 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 JFV registered?

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

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