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GY58 JFX

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,977 mi
Last recorded139,977 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 139,977 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 138,422 miles

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2024 138,242 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excess smoke, poor running. (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 132,129 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp unit insecure (not part of test)

Pass 17 Aug 2022 123,903 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 111,461 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 3 small chips in windscreen but not affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 96,876 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 96,727 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Frosted lens affecting beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 71,200 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 70,195 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 18 Aug 2018 70,195 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 66,278 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 60,176 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres cracked

engine covers-under trays fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2016 60,176 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres cracked

engine covers-under trays fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2015 55,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear nail in tread

Fail 15 Oct 2015 55,459 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear nail in tread

Pass 3 Oct 2014 49,048 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 42,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2012 35,116 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 28,323 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 JFX is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JFX, 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 JFX registered?

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

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