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NU58 WCL

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

185,792 mi
Last recorded185,792 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU58 WCL
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 185,792 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 176,795 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s front to rear lead to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

EXHASUT SYSTEM CORRODED & DISTORTING FRONT TO REAR

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s/f & n/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s entire inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

UNDERBODY & FRONT/REAR VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONENTS HEAVILY COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Pass 8 Sep 2023 170,447 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s entire inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL FRONT & REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

UNDER VEHICLE STRUCTURE HEAVILY UNDER SEALED

Pass 10 Sep 2022 163,692 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front coolant leak (radiator)

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

brake pedal has slight travel

temp repair to exhaust

under side has slight corrosion

whole exhaust system is is corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2022 163,692 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases also leaking from joint at front o/s down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front coolant leak (radiator)

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

brake pedal has slight travel

under side has slight corrosion

whole exhaust system is is corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2021 156,279 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear heat shield loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

front and rear suspension arms corroded

underside corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2021 156,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear heat shield loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

front and rear suspension arms corroded

underside corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2021 156,274 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear heat shield loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

front and rear suspension arms corroded

underside corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2020 150,658 miles

noise from auxiliary belt

Fail 11 Sep 2020 150,658 miles

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

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

noise from auxiliary belt

Pass 13 Sep 2019 146,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2019 146,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 134,025 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 134,025 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 118,235 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 102,117 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

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)

Fail 15 Oct 2016 101,950 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

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)

engine light on

Pass 24 Oct 2015 85,291 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 70,880 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NSR Tyre has cracks on tread

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

OSR Tyre has cracks on tread

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Oct 2014 70,826 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NSR Tyre has cracks on tread

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

OSR Tyre has cracks on tread

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 60,572 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 49,698 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 17 Oct 2011 36,048 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 17 Oct 2011 36,048 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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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NU58 WCL is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 NU58 WCL, 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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NU58 WCL is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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