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MA58 UFB

2008 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

181,598 mi
Last recorded181,598 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA58 UFB
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 181,598 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

emissions passed on limit

Pass 16 Jan 2025 179,616 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

emissions passed on limit

Fail 14 Jan 2025 179,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 168,003 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 159,793 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2023 159,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 151,964 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 144,150 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 137,952 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 137,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 127,671 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 118,187 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 108,783 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 102,751 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 91,710 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 85,410 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 77,825 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 69,017 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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MA58 UFB is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MA58 UFB, 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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MA58 UFB is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 10 November 2008.

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