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MV58 DLF

2008 Lexus IS250

White Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,425 mi
Last recorded158,425 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV58 DLF
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 158,425 miles

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

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

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

rear subframe bushes corroded

suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2025 158,425 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear subframe bushes corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2024 149,320 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to suspension components/under side of vehicle including rear subframe bushes/brackets

Fail 20 Nov 2024 149,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to suspension components/under side of vehicle including rear subframe bushes/brackets

Pass 22 Dec 2023 142,681 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2023 142,676 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 138,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 129,221 miles

Covers and under trays fitted to this vehicle preventing the full inspection of some components.

Rear diff noisy when wheels spun.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing inner and outer edge and on 3mm (225/45R17 99V Premium). (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres on 2-3mm (245/45R17 99V Premium). (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 121,767 miles

Engine oil level low.

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Cracked/perishing. (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracked/perishing. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Cracked/perishing. (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracked/perishing. (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 121,767 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Engine oil level low.

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Cracked/perishing. (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracked/perishing. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Cracked/perishing. (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracked/perishing. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 110,138 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 101,632 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 101,607 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 92,664 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 92,633 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245-45-17 (4.1.D.1b)

front brake application uneven 38% (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

front tyres worn on shoulders, tracking check

Pass 18 Jul 2016 75,932 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 71,705 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 65,881 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 52,661 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2012 43,101 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 34,288 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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MV58 DLF is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in White with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MV58 DLF, 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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MV58 DLF is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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