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YL57 KRG

2008 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

116,253 mi
Last recorded116,253 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 KRG
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 116,253 miles

Nearside Rear SILL DAMAGE

Rear SUBFRAM CORRODED

Rear SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED N/S O/S

Fail 15 Sep 2025 116,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear SILL DAMAGE

Rear SUBFRAM CORRODED

Rear SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED N/S O/S

Pass 12 Sep 2024 101,893 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 99,056 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 95,559 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Sep 2021 88,650 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 79,234 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 74,558 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 68,663 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 61,529 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 55,040 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 48,200 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 42,445 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 37,729 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 32,820 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in bottom of tread

Fail 19 Dec 2011 24,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all four tyres low on edges

Pass 19 Dec 2011 24,861 miles

all four tyres low on edges

Fail 21 Dec 2010 19,035 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 19,035 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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YL57 KRG is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YL57 KRG, 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 YL57 KRG registered?

YL57 KRG is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 16 January 2008.

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The MOT history for YL57 KRG shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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