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HY58 NRJ

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

112,598 mi
Last recorded112,598 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY58 NRJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 112,598 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2026 112,598 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2025 97,470 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 97,470 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2024 83,365 miles
Fail 25 May 2024 83,365 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2023 71,577 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 64,970 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 62,084 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 58,538 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 56,025 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 53,206 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 49,956 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Valve stem slightly damaged all four have cracks (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 45,325 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 40,903 miles

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

nsr calaperpins sticking but ok on rbt

Pass 10 Jun 2014 37,421 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 32,821 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 32,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 26,372 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 26,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 18,762 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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HY58 NRJ is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HY58 NRJ, 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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HY58 NRJ is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 11 September 2008.

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