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MJ58 BVA

2008 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,034 mi
Last recorded102,034 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ58 BVA
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 102,034 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 102,034 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam h11 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 95,649 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 95,649 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 86,911 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 86,911 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 75,216 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 75,063 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier clamp not secured properly, (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Exhaust silencer insecure missing, (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 68,514 miles

Right hand rear silencer missing.

Pass 13 Dec 2017 64,282 miles

nail in n.s.r tyre

Pass 30 Dec 2016 55,055 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 46,667 miles

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

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

offside front outer tyre wall damaged

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 27 Dec 2014 40,765 miles

nearside rear outer tyre wall damaged

offside front outer tyre wall damaged

Pass 16 Dec 2013 36,398 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 29,673 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 22,609 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 BVA is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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