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RY57 OSM

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

154,560 mi
Last recorded154,560 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY57 OSM
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 16 Jan 2026 154,560 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 141,348 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 126,456 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 114,235 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 107,953 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 103,864 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 100,473 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 97,366 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin +rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 93,481 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 87,703 miles

engine covers fitted

n/s/f tyre has slight damage to sidewall

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2016 79,292 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2015 71,807 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2014 65,953 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)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 55,852 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 44,782 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jan 2011 33,509 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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RY57 OSM is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RY57 OSM, 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 RY57 OSM registered?

RY57 OSM is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 28 January 2008.

Is RY57 OSM safe to buy?

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