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SH58 HHJ

2008 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,525 mi
Last recorded103,525 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH58 HHJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 103,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 8 Jul 2026 103,525 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2025 100,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 31 Jul 2025 100,078 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2024 96,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2023 93,455 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 88,984 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 84,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush slightly perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint by middle section. Also corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 84,222 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb weak and misaligned. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush slightly perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint by middle section. Also corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 79,717 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 75,320 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 68,521 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 68,521 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 60,657 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 60,657 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 57,991 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 55,571 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 53,602 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 53,569 miles

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

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

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 11 Dec 2013 49,538 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 38,752 miles

both rear discs slight corrosion

engine covers andunder tray covers fitted

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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SH58 HHJ is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Grey 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 SH58 HHJ, 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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SH58 HHJ is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 18 December 2008.

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