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YX58 JWU

2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,339 mi
Last recorded110,339 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto67,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX58 JWU
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Se-l Auto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 110,339 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT AND CENTRE JOINT SIGNS OF BLOWING (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES CLOSE TO THE LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 103,429 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 95,929 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 95,929 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases DOWN PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 91,688 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 88,075 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 88,070 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 84,713 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 78,304 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 71,536 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x2 center silencer and rear y split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 64,820 miles

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

engine cover 's & under tray's fitted to vehicle obstructing view of some parts

exhaust system deteriorating slight blow off side rear silencer

Pass 27 Oct 2016 60,965 miles

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

engine cover's & under tray's fitted to vehicle obstructing view of some parts

small chips in screen

Fail 26 Oct 2016 60,965 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

engine cover's & under tray's fitted to vehicle obstructing view of some parts

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

small chips in screen

Pass 27 Oct 2015 51,812 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 45,926 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 38,303 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 32,731 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 23,424 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto?

Based on 3,880 MOT tests across 254 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
5,666
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 19
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YX58 JWU is a 2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 67,854 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 Is 250 Se-l Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YX58 JWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YX58 JWU registered?

YX58 JWU is a 2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto, first registered on 4 November 2008.

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