CarVerify

Free Car Check

HN58 MXL

2008 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

195,920 mi
Last recorded195,920 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Lexus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN58 MXL
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 195,920 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2026 195,920 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 176,127 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 176,127 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 13 May 2023 170,531 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 154,860 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside front and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front, nearside rear and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 130,857 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 130,857 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2020 118,058 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratch in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 106,561 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 96,005 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small stone chips (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear tyre close to limit

under covers fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2017 82,805 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 82,805 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 69,610 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 58,079 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 49,434 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 49,434 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 41,648 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system surface corrosion

offside front tyre wall damaged

Pass 7 Feb 2012 36,404 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 36,404 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 35,480 miles

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

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

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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HN58 MXL is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HN58 MXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HN58 MXL?

You can check the full history of HN58 MXL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HN58 MXL registered?

HN58 MXL is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 December 2008.

Is HN58 MXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN58 MXL shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HN58 MXL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HN58 MXL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.