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VX58 EUT

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

131,508 mi
Last recorded131,508 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX58 EUT
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 131,508 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 131,489 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 122,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Sill covers covering sills.

Undertrays fitted underneath

Pass 6 Nov 2023 111,112 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes to rear have spots of rust along them (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rear brake pads look to be wrong

Fail 6 Nov 2023 111,112 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes to rear have spots of rust along them (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working 501 replaced (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear brake pads look to be wrong

Fail 24 Oct 2023 111,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tyre down to ply in side wall 225/40zr18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Hole by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Hole by jacking point and in prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Hole by jacking point and in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut fractured coil spring mount fractured and out of place (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Macpherson strut fractured coil spring mount fractured and out of place (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes to rear have spots of rust along them (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Rear brake pads look to be wrong

Pass 11 Nov 2022 108,204 miles

advise : heavy surface corrosion to rear suspension arms

Fail 2 Nov 2022 108,204 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear lower trailing arms corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise : heavy surface corrosion to rear suspension arms

Pass 29 Oct 2021 106,314 miles

advise raer subframe surface corrosion

Fail 29 Oct 2021 106,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

advise raer subframe surface corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2020 97,035 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 91,831 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 87,222 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 80,502 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 75,227 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 75,227 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 67,565 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 53,626 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 40,323 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 40,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 33,262 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 29,933 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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VX58 EUT is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VX58 EUT, 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 VX58 EUT registered?

VX58 EUT is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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