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YL57 HHA

2008 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,836 mi
Last recorded105,836 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 HHA
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 105,836 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 97,177 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 76,179 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2023 75,819 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2022 72,401 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 69,074 miles

engine and undercovers fitted to vehicle

Pass 5 Jun 2020 67,544 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 66,768 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 66,768 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2018 65,568 miles

Central Front Lower Under guards fitted obscuring some components

Central Front Upper Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 8 Jan 2018 65,561 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Central Front Lower Under guards fitted obscuring some components

Central Front Upper Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished but not exposing any cords and nail in tyre

Pass 11 Jan 2017 63,499 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 63,499 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 55,913 miles

both rear tyres cracks between tread

Pass 15 Jan 2015 50,025 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 50,023 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 43,263 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 37,072 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 30,591 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 24,306 miles

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

Offside Front 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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YL57 HHA is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YL57 HHA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL57 HHA registered?

YL57 HHA is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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