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SB57 YZY

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

68,772 mi
Last recorded68,772 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB57 YZY
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 68,772 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 64,528 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 60,423 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 55,140 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 53,418 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 53,417 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2021 50,537 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 48,380 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 46,248 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 42,637 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 38,836 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 34,122 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 30,011 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 27,028 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 24,324 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 21,884 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 18,223 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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SB57 YZY is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 SB57 YZY, 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 SB57 YZY registered?

SB57 YZY is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is SB57 YZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB57 YZY shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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