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MW57 DPX

2008 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

162,987 mi
Last recorded162,987 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW57 DPX
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 162,987 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 157,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 152,891 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 146,203 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 142,661 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2021 142,661 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 127,335 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 100,782 miles

Nearside Rear reflector is slightly damaged

Pass 25 Jan 2018 98,873 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 94,783 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 92,225 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 90,260 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 79,043 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 66,106 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 55,461 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 41,895 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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MW57 DPX 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 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DPX, 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 DPX registered?

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

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