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SL58 OWC

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 4968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,489 mi
Last recorded120,489 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL58 OWC
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 120,489 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 114,490 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 105,384 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 105,384 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 94,840 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 93,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2021 91,884 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror glass cracked but not adversly affecting drivers rear view (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2021 91,884 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror glass cracked but not adversly affecting drivers rear view (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 90,104 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 90,104 miles

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

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe both sides (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 87,018 miles

Nearside front bumper insecure

Pass 22 Dec 2017 84,227 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 81,548 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 81,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre very close to limit

Pass 3 Dec 2015 76,647 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 72,255 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 67,089 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 49,153 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 49,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 30,731 miles

o/s/f tyre nearing wear indicators and wearing on outside edge recomend replacement

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres nearing wear indicators

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
Full Lexus IS250 reliability report

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SL58 OWC is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 4,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SL58 OWC, 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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SL58 OWC is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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