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MJ58 BUW

2008 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

187,664 mi
Last recorded187,664 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 187,664 miles

underbody sign of corrosion

Fail 31 Jan 2026 187,572 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

underbody sign of corrosion

Pass 7 Feb 2025 176,291 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2025 176,291 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 164,562 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2024 164,562 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 159,733 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 159,733 miles

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

Nearside Front clipper flixi pipe twisted

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 154,431 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 154,431 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2021 154,414 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 149,423 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 145,973 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 145,973 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 141,811 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 137,339 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 126,047 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 112,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 98,619 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 98,619 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 84,856 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 84,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 66,551 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 44,497 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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MJ58 BUW is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MJ58 BUW, 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 BUW registered?

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

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