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WG57 MXW

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

119,480 mi
Last recorded119,480 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG57 MXW
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 119,480 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 112,127 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 104,297 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 94,475 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 86,326 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 79,204 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 76,891 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 71,035 miles

small chips in windscreen

Pass 5 Feb 2018 65,276 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 59,383 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 51,922 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

front brake pads getting low

Pass 11 Feb 2015 44,791 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Feb 2014 39,665 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2013 32,718 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 23,975 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 23,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 14,721 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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WG57 MXW is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 WG57 MXW, 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 WG57 MXW registered?

WG57 MXW is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 21 February 2008.

Is WG57 MXW safe to buy?

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