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SN57 VGM

2008 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,529 mi
Last recorded173,529 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN57 VGM
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 173,529 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 173,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 164,293 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 164,228 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 149,666 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from the joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2022 149,601 miles

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

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from the joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 140,962 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Jan 2020 131,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Jan 2020 131,374 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Jan 2019 111,408 miles

Nearside Front Wing damage.

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Jan 2019 111,408 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both side. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wing damage.

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Jan 2018 97,170 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 97,170 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing middle locking mechanism (5.1.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 82,213 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 74,622 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 64,757 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 62,347 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

noisy nearside rear bearing

offside and nearside rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 8 May 2013 48,286 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 48,055 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Feb 2012 32,364 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 18,327 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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SN57 VGM is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SN57 VGM, 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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SN57 VGM is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 20 January 2008.

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