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MW57 DSU

2008 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,852 mi
Last recorded147,852 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 147,852 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 147,852 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))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2024 140,531 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 140,531 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 127,634 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2023 127,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 117,035 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 110,110 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 105,143 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 105,143 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 102,284 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 102,280 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 95,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on edges, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 87,220 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin And brakes binding slightly (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 83,817 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 64,631 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 58,375 miles

front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Dec 2012 50,233 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 40,479 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 30,987 miles

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

Offside 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 DSU is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DSU, 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 DSU registered?

MW57 DSU is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 21 January 2008.

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