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VK58 EUW

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

163,540 mi
Last recorded163,540 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK58 EUW
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2026 163,540 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 158,085 miles

Light surface corrosion to vehicles suspension components

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 151,427 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear 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 24 Jul 2023 142,367 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2023 142,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 134,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Lowest 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Fog Light Unit Insecure (Pre 2018)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Lowest 1.8mm & Scuffed Inner Tread Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 134,822 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center Box Both Sides (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Lowest 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Fog Light Unit Insecure (Pre 2018)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Lowest 1.8mm & Scuffed Inner Tread Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 126,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 120,111 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 115,489 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 115,489 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 115,489 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 111,196 miles

engine covers and undertrays restrict inspection of some components

front tyres devoid of tread on inner shoulders

Fail 21 Jan 2018 111,190 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays restrict inspection of some components

front tyres devoid of tread on inner shoulders

Pass 2 Jan 2017 99,788 miles

Offside Front foglamp insecure

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

engine covers and undertrays restrict inspection of some components

Fail 2 Jan 2017 99,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front foglamp insecure

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

engine covers and undertrays restrict inspection of some components

Pass 30 Dec 2015 82,182 miles

large engine covers and undertrays restrict full inspection of some components

oil leak from rear differential

Fail 30 Dec 2015 82,182 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

large engine covers and undertrays restrict full inspection of some components

oil leak from rear differential

Pass 11 Nov 2014 70,201 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to see metal sills covers fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2014 70,201 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to see metal sills covers fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2013 55,670 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front and nearside front tyre treads are getting low (3.00mm)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 37,939 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil level is well below minimum

nearside rear tyre tread is very low (1.9mm approx) and worn bald on inner tread

offside rear tyre tread is low (2.2mm approx) and worn bald on inner tread

Fail 6 Nov 2012 37,939 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil level is well below minimum

nearside rear tyre tread is very low (1.9mm approx) and worn bald on inner tread

offside rear tyre tread is low (2.2mm approx) and worn bald on inner tread

Pass 29 Oct 2011 27,185 miles

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

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

cuts in tyrewalls not reaching plys

slight handbrake travel

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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VK58 EUW is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VK58 EUW, 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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VK58 EUW is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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