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MW57 DOA

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

117,183 mi
Last recorded117,183 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW57 DOA
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 117,183 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 110,927 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 109,433 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 102,081 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 96,963 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 92,244 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 92,244 miles

Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 84,789 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 80,224 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2018 80,224 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 73,260 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 67,097 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 67,097 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2015 60,425 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 53,087 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 45,327 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 38,559 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 30,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 30,503 miles

Nearside 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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MW57 DOA is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MW57 DOA, 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 MW57 DOA registered?

MW57 DOA is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 9 January 2008.

Is MW57 DOA safe to buy?

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