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SW57 LCN

2008 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,570 mi
Last recorded74,570 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW57 LCN
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 7 Nov 2025 74,570 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 71,305 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 66,999 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 62,450 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 56,372 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 51,857 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 50,074 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 45,361 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Aug 2017 37,914 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 36,756 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 34,742 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 30,102 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 26,341 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 22,725 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 17,881 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 14,012 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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SW57 LCN is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SW57 LCN, 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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What year was SW57 LCN registered?

SW57 LCN is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is SW57 LCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW57 LCN shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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