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LC58 UMY

2008 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,563 mi
Last recorded52,563 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC58 UMY
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 52,563 miles

Exhaust back box not present at time of test

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked but no sharp edge (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin Caliper may be tighter on offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2025 52,560 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Exhaust back box not present at time of test

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked but no sharp edge (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin Caliper may be tighter on offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 48,762 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 48,762 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 42,129 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2022 35,603 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 35,603 miles

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 35,390 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 35,100 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 35,100 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 34,751 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 32,257 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 28,869 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2016 25,041 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear tyres perished

Fail 21 Apr 2015 22,517 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 22,517 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 19,357 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 19,357 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 17,089 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 12,690 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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LC58 UMY is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LC58 UMY, 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 LC58 UMY registered?

LC58 UMY is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 11 December 2008.

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