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WU58 MVK

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,985 mi
Last recorded123,985 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU58 MVK
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 123,985 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 118,685 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 108,942 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 101,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 101,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 95,985 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 95,983 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 87,898 miles

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 26 Jul 2019 75,858 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 69,487 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 69,487 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Outer Side wall has few cuts ,but the cord are not exposed.

Pass 18 Nov 2016 55,105 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 55,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low top light mounting is broken. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 46,044 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 36,156 miles

nearside front tyre has cuts in tyre but not showing canvas at time of test

nearside front tyre reading 3mm across tread

offside front tyre has cuts in tyre but not showing canvas at time of test

Pass 17 Dec 2013 32,101 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 29,901 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 24,557 miles

nearside rear tyre reading 3mm

offside rear tyre reading 3mm

Pass 5 Oct 2011 19,557 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 17,897 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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WU58 MVK is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WU58 MVK, 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 WU58 MVK registered?

WU58 MVK is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 29 October 2008.

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