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SO57 RXJ

2008 Lexus IS250

Green Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

96,598 mi
Last recorded96,598 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO57 RXJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 96,598 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undersealing corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2024 96,577 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 90,790 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 90,786 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both side (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 90,628 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake insecure CALIPER BOLT (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front INNER TIE ROD FREE PLAY

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 88,403 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

sill covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 10 Sep 2021 88,344 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 80,530 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 74,523 miles

both rear tyres getting low

slight exhaust blow at front pipe joint corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2018 65,426 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 52,778 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 52,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 44,017 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 44,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 35,642 miles

Advise nail in o/s/f tyre

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 27,155 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2014 27,039 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 21,179 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 18,099 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 18,099 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 14,863 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 14,862 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 10,788 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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SO57 RXJ is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Green with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SO57 RXJ, 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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SO57 RXJ is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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