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GY58 JGV

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,727 mi
Last recorded110,727 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 110,727 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 110,727 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 103,698 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 103,698 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 96,658 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 96,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2020 89,446 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 81,347 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 81,347 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 73,996 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 17 Apr 2018 73,996 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Apr 2017 67,256 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 63,267 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 55,385 miles

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

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

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

both nearside tyres have cuts in outer sidewalls

Pass 1 Oct 2013 38,747 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 38,745 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 32,383 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 25,361 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 JGV 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 66.7%.

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

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