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RJ57 ZFC

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,784 mi
Last recorded61,784 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ57 ZFC
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 61,784 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 59,696 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 56,274 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 52,750 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 48,846 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 44,141 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components, engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 5 Jan 2021 44,141 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components, engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 14 Jan 2020 41,927 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 37,607 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 34,949 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 30,808 miles

SLIGHT SIDE WALL DAMAGE O/S/R TYRE UNABLE TO SEE CORDS .

Pass 17 Dec 2015 27,387 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING IN TREAD DEPHS .

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2015 27,386 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING IN TREAD DEPHS .

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

NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE .

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 23,196 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2015 23,196 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 19,230 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre outter sidewall damage

Pass 15 Jan 2013 16,681 miles

both front tyres worn on edges .

both rear tyres have crackes in tread dephs .

cut on n/s/f tyre wall .

Fail 14 Jan 2013 16,681 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

both front tyres worn on edges .

both rear tyres have crackes in tread dephs .

cut on n/s/f tyre wall .

Pass 9 Jan 2012 13,769 miles

n/s/f tyre cut on outer wall .

Pass 21 Dec 2010 10,699 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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RJ57 ZFC is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RJ57 ZFC, 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 RJ57 ZFC registered?

RJ57 ZFC is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 15 January 2008.

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