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MW57 DRV

2008 Lexus IS250

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

126,376 mi
Last recorded126,376 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW57 DRV
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 126,376 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin only just meets pass criteria (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 120,588 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 114,759 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 111,125 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 107,346 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 101,444 miles

Offside Rear worn on center tread,245/45R17

engine cover and tray obstruction not view of underside of components

Pass 10 Nov 2017 99,208 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2017 99,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner edge mark with yellow chalk.245/45 R 17 (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall and outer side wall, mark with yellow chalk 225/45 R 17 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on the tread mark with yellow chalk (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 96,180 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edge ,close legal limit , strong advice

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

Rear offside and nearside tyre close legal limit

engine cover and tray obscuring underside of components

Fail 3 Nov 2016 96,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre worn on edge ,close legal limit , strong advice

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

Rear offside and nearside tyre close legal limit

engine cover and tray obscuring underside of components

Pass 23 Dec 2015 92,532 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 , front 2 low on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 88,771 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 81,696 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Dec 2012 71,264 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 62,115 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 52,474 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
Full Lexus IS250 reliability report

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MW57 DRV is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DRV, 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 DRV registered?

MW57 DRV is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 18 February 2008.

Is MW57 DRV safe to buy?

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