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SW57 LDJ

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,790 mi
Last recorded63,790 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW57 LDJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 63,790 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 63,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2017 58,572 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 52,114 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main pipes at rear flexys (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 42,989 miles

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

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

underside and components corroded

undertray and engine cover fitted

Fail 26 Aug 2015 42,989 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

underside and components corroded

undertray and engine cover fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2014 34,809 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 24,968 miles

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

Both front tyres cracked between treads.

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 24,968 miles

Both front tyres cracked between treads.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 22,933 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 19,223 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 14,905 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 LDJ is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SW57 LDJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW57 LDJ registered?

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

Is SW57 LDJ safe to buy?

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