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MA58 UJN

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

96,809 mi
Last recorded96,809 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA58 UJN
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 96,809 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 94,860 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 92,789 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 92,789 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 at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 91,126 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2022 91,004 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 90,989 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 86,610 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 86,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 81,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 79,871 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 74,118 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 63,886 miles

both front tyres has cuts and cracks (225/4517)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 57,191 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 54,004 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 49,359 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 34,138 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 25,159 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 22,443 miles

Both front tyres balding on inner shoulder

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 UJN is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 UJN, 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 MA58 UJN registered?

MA58 UJN is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 18 October 2008.

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