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YF58 FWX

2008 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,880 mi
Last recorded154,880 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF58 FWX
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 154,880 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 141,222 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 141,222 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 130,613 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside rear pipes at hose ends (1.1.11 (c))

covers fitted to engine bay and underside of vehicle

Fail 1 Oct 2021 130,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside rear pipes at hose ends (1.1.11 (c))

covers fitted to engine bay and underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Oct 2020 125,039 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 125,039 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2019 116,865 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 110,048 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 110,048 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 101,759 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 101,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 89,856 miles

Under trays fitted. This is a standard advisory and is not detrimental to the vehicle.

Pass 24 Apr 2015 73,316 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 alloys wheels badly corroded//

front brake discs badly worn pads look very low HIGHLY RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT//

rear brake discs worn and corroded pads look low recommend check/replacement//

Pass 9 Apr 2014 61,297 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front discs worn and lipped

Fail 9 Apr 2014 61,296 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front discs worn and lipped

Pass 16 Apr 2013 50,040 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 50,040 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 May 2012 38,716 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 38,715 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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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YF58 FWX is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YF58 FWX, 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 YF58 FWX registered?

YF58 FWX is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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