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SD58 EAF

2008 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,730 mi
Last recorded121,730 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD58 EAF
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 121,730 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 121,721 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced No beam pattern. Film on lens (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced No beam pattern. Film on lens (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 118,348 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 118,348 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight frosted over (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight frosted over (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 114,685 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2024 114,679 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 111,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective backbox bracket broke (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both on inside edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2023 111,524 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective backbox bracket broke (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both on inside edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 99,114 miles

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted block view

Pass 13 Jan 2021 87,496 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 83,824 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 79,647 miles

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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chalked/ by sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chalked/ by sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 79,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chalked/ by sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chalked/ by sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 77,519 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 71,632 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 71,632 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front tyre bold on edges and blistering inner edge

offside front tyre bold on edges and blistering inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2016 64,854 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 57,250 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 21 Jan 2014 47,417 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 40,004 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 25,962 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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SD58 EAF is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SD58 EAF, 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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SD58 EAF is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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