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MV58 XNJ

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

115,462 mi
Last recorded115,462 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV58 XNJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 115,462 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both start fading (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 114,463 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 114,463 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 109,712 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 106,372 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 106,366 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 104,567 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 102,794 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 100,576 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 93,422 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 93,422 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 87,252 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 78,867 miles

Offside Front Wiper blade split but still providing an adequate view to the front

Pass 9 Feb 2016 72,980 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 72,980 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 69,574 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Feb 2015 69,573 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2014 56,745 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 46,399 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn very low and cracking

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 21 Feb 2012 35,752 miles

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Oct 2011 34,878 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres have wear on edges

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 XNJ is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XNJ, 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 MV58 XNJ registered?

MV58 XNJ is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 27 November 2008.

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