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MJ58 BUO

2008 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,120 mi
Last recorded82,120 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ58 BUO
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 82,120 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 82,119 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 78,757 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 74,746 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Beam pattern weak but evident

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Beam pattern weak but evident

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 74,613 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Beam pattern weak but evident

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Beam pattern weak but evident

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 69,860 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all attached suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all attached suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 65,198 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 60,520 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 55,268 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 49,313 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked low down (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 45,981 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 42,640 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 39,682 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 36,102 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside and nearside rear tyres worn close to legal limit

offside front tyre worn heavy on inner edge

Pass 17 Dec 2013 30,352 miles

Under car covers damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Dec 2013 30,264 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under car covers damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2012 25,515 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2011 24,338 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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MJ58 BUO 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 MJ58 BUO, 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 MJ58 BUO registered?

MJ58 BUO is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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