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LM57 FNZ

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

78,561 mi
Last recorded78,561 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 FNZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 78,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 75,276 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 73,486 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 71,528 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 71,527 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 66,016 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 58,010 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 47,728 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 38,779 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 35,728 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 32,496 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 29,063 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 23,976 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 20,990 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 16,805 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 14,029 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 9,965 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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LM57 FNZ is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LM57 FNZ, 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 LM57 FNZ registered?

LM57 FNZ is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 8 February 2008.

Is LM57 FNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM57 FNZ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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