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SO58 AXA

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,779 mi
Last recorded136,779 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO58 AXA
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 136,779 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front level sensor damaged

Offside Front exhaust flange thin corroded

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components showing corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 136,779 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front level sensor damaged

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front exhaust flange thin corroded

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components showing corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 131,392 miles

Nearside Front Lower headlight level sensor snapped

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Flange on CAT very thin

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 125,912 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 120,531 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 116,222 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 108,515 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 108,513 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 100,320 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 91,743 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 85,646 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 78,961 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 72,896 miles

All tyres starting to perish.

Fail 21 Aug 2015 72,740 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

All tyres starting to perish.

Pass 17 Sep 2014 61,097 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 47,805 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 47,805 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 39,331 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 39,330 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake pads 2/3rd worn. rear brake pads approx 3mm left.

Pass 30 Sep 2011 27,230 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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SO58 AXA is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc 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 SO58 AXA, 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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SO58 AXA is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 16 September 2008.

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