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DF57 TBU

2008 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,991 mi
Last recorded81,991 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto74,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF57 TBU
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 SE Auto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 81,991 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

general corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2024 81,824 miles

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

general corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2023 81,710 miles

exhaust corrosion

general corrosion

Pass 26 Aug 2022 81,302 miles

exhaust corroded

general corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2021 79,877 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 77,568 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 73,624 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 68,645 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 63,479 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 59,007 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 59,007 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 53,794 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 53,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 49,135 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 43,653 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 38,058 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 32,984 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 25,331 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 SE Auto?

Based on 4,771 MOT tests across 324 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
5,871
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
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DF57 TBU is a 2008 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 74,667 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 250 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DF57 TBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was DF57 TBU registered?

DF57 TBU is a 2008 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto, first registered on 16 January 2008.

Is DF57 TBU safe to buy?

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