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LN57 EDU

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,053 mi
Last recorded116,053 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN57 EDU
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 116,053 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 111,914 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2024 108,347 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 105,009 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2023 105,004 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 97,248 miles

anti slip pedal rubber on handbrake missing foot operated

nearside front tyre wear on outer edge

Pass 18 Feb 2021 88,850 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 88,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 83,583 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 76,511 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Feb 2018 70,190 miles

all four tyre valves starting to perish

both front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear tyre on 2.2mm

offside rear tyre on 2.4mm

Pass 23 Feb 2017 68,996 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 62,516 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 56,772 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 51,467 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 51,467 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 44,118 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 33,146 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 24,342 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 24,342 miles

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

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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LN57 EDU is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LN57 EDU, 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 LN57 EDU registered?

LN57 EDU is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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