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MX58 YYV

2008 Lexus IS250

Gold Petrol 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

128,684 mi
Last recorded128,684 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX58 YYV
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 128,684 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 123,348 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 115,515 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 113,030 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 106,876 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 101,479 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2021 101,478 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 99,634 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2020 99,415 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases All exhaust system badly coroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. Short pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + 2 nails (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil level low

Undertays fited

Pass 22 Sep 2019 95,937 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear @ rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear @ rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Sep 2019 95,812 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear @ rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear @ rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2018 89,173 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 89,173 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 82,917 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 78,967 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 68,379 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 56,117 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 43,913 miles

both front tyres worn smooth on outer edge

both rear tyres cracking between tread blocks

Pass 10 Apr 2012 28,208 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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MX58 YYV is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Gold with a 2,231cc 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 MX58 YYV, 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 MX58 YYV registered?

MX58 YYV is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 27 November 2008.

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