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RJ58 TMX

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

180,990 mi
Last recorded180,990 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ58 TMX
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 180,990 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 170,256 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 158,283 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 144,134 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 131,622 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 117,992 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2020 107,417 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 98,725 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 98,661 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 88,423 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2017 79,073 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear discs have ring of corrosion not affecting effciency

Pass 8 Mar 2016 70,446 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 62,201 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 53,706 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 44,599 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 36,640 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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RJ58 TMX is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 RJ58 TMX, 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 RJ58 TMX registered?

RJ58 TMX is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 3 December 2008.

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