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LM58 TXR

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,417 mi
Last recorded81,417 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM58 TXR
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 81,417 miles

exhaust system deteriorated and slightly blowing

Pass 17 Mar 2025 79,158 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 75,511 miles

Front Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 73,215 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 73,215 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 71,713 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror Insecure

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 70,029 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 65,395 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 62,731 miles

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

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 20 Sep 2018 57,735 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 46,836 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 42,716 miles

front brake discs pitted and worn

nearside front brake binding

nearside front brake pads wearing low

parking brake level has little reserve travel

rear inner brake pads worn low

sidewall damage at offside front tyre

slight leakage of grease at both front lower ball joint boots

Pass 7 Sep 2015 37,807 miles

Both rear wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to both sides, sidewalls and treads perished. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to both sides, sidewalls and treads perished. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 37,807 miles

Both rear wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated.

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to both sides, sidewalls and treads perished. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to both sides, sidewalls and treads perished. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 32,086 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 27,498 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 22,049 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 17,293 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

near side front bumper slight insecure

off side rear tyre tread perished slight- no chords visible

several very small chips on windscreen

slight sharp edges at near side front

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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LM58 TXR is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LM58 TXR, 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 LM58 TXR registered?

LM58 TXR is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 18 December 2008.

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