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LC57 TEJ

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,252 mi
Last recorded90,252 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC57 TEJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 19 Nov 2025 90,252 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 87,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

general surface corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2023 86,354 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 85,561 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 84,876 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 84,220 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 83,610 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 82,535 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 81,016 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 79,777 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 78,228 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 76,418 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 72,682 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 66,906 miles

front brake discs heavily worn and pads low

nearside front tyre has outer sidewall damage close to excessive

Pass 9 Jan 2012 56,580 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)

Offside 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 30 Dec 2010 45,484 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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LC57 TEJ is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LC57 TEJ, 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

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What year was LC57 TEJ registered?

LC57 TEJ is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 2 January 2008.

Is LC57 TEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC57 TEJ shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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