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HG57 VVH

2008 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,304 mi
Last recorded168,304 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG57 VVH
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 168,304 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2025 168,304 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 152,248 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 May 2024 152,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 May 2023 150,016 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 25 May 2023 150,016 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 11 May 2023 149,830 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

both rear tyres wearing

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

rear exhaust joint deteriorating

Pass 1 Feb 2022 142,851 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 142,851 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 136,814 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 136,814 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 126,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 114,146 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 May 2017 107,355 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 98,786 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 84,348 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

n/s front tyre has a cut on outer side wall 225/45/17/91w

Fail 1 Jun 2015 84,348 miles

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

n/s front tyre has a cut on outer side wall 225/45/17/91w

Pass 7 Feb 2014 62,159 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 43,390 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 29,338 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 21,086 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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HG57 VVH is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 HG57 VVH, 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 HG57 VVH registered?

HG57 VVH is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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