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VF57 BKG

2008 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,052 mi
Last recorded104,052 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF57 BKG
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 104,052 miles

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

deep cuts in both front tyres outer walls

Fail 17 Sep 2018 103,549 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

deep cuts in both front tyres outer walls

Fail 1 Aug 2018 101,755 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

deep cuts in n/s/f/ tyre outer wall

Pass 12 Jul 2017 90,835 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

engine oil level low

front bonnet not fully secure

Fail 10 Jul 2017 90,835 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

engine oil level low

front bonnet not fully secure

n/s/f/ wheel bearing not tested

Pass 21 Jan 2016 72,316 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 70,061 miles

child seat fitted to offside rear position not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jan 2014 68,479 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jan 2013 67,454 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 66,167 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 66,167 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 61,444 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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VF57 BKG is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VF57 BKG, 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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VF57 BKG is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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