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WK58 FOT

2008 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,863 mi
Last recorded78,863 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK58 FOT
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 78,863 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp insecure

Fail 15 Sep 2020 78,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp insecure

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

front number plate broken

Pass 9 Oct 2019 74,611 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 66,000 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 66,000 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 58,243 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre/Rear (7.1.2)

Front number plate damaged

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 58,243 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre/Rear (7.1.2)

Front number plate damaged

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 51,559 miles

both offside tyre valves perished

front number plate cracked

oil and brake fluid level low

various bodywork damage

Pass 8 Oct 2015 43,882 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 43,878 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 36,369 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front fog lamp insecure

Pass 10 Oct 2013 29,318 miles

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

Front brake discs appear quite worn.

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 22,170 miles

brakes getting low require attension soon

Pass 13 Oct 2011 17,417 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 17,416 miles

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

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

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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WK58 FOT is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WK58 FOT, 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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WK58 FOT is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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