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MJ58 FPD

2008 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

142,115 mi
Last recorded142,115 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2026 142,115 miles

NEAR SIDE PARKING BRAKE MAY REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT OR REPAIR

OUTER SEALS COVERED

Fail 18 Jul 2026 142,112 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

NEAR SIDE PARKING BRAKE MAY REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT OR REPAIR

OUTER SEALS COVERED

Pass 17 Jul 2025 137,134 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 129,150 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

undertrays fitted at time of test

Fail 20 Jul 2024 129,150 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Mar 2021 122,467 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 104,479 miles

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))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 104,479 miles

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

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 8 Jun 2019 96,207 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 96,207 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 87,742 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 87,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 75,331 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 73,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/45/17W (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 73,870 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/17W (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/45/17W (4.1.E.1)

engine oil below minimum level

items removed from driver's view

Pass 31 Dec 2014 68,558 miles

2 nails in nearside rear tyre 245/45/17W

Pass 4 Dec 2013 59,061 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn badly inner and outer tread

Pass 12 Dec 2012 50,227 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2011 38,307 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 FPD is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FPD, 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 FPD is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 20 November 2008.

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