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MC57 DVG

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

145,966 mi
Last recorded145,966 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC57 DVG
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 145,966 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

both front headlamps slightly misty

Pass 8 Nov 2022 139,761 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

both front headlamps slightly misty

Pass 8 Nov 2021 133,022 miles

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

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

both front headlamps slightly misty

under tray cover fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 10 Nov 2020 125,851 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 118,509 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 118,509 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 116,940 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 116,913 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both o/s and n/s 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General underbody corrosion

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 114,035 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Nov 2017 114,035 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Oct 2016 104,382 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight damage to both front tyre side walls

Pass 13 Nov 2015 95,522 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 92,105 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 92,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 72,646 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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MC57 DVG is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 MC57 DVG, 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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MC57 DVG is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 29 February 2008.

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