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KS57 HMU

2008 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,968 mi
Last recorded122,968 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto74,667 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS57 HMU
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 SE Auto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 122,968 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 122,967 miles

Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both Sides (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 105,419 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 86,377 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 67,663 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 54,654 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 47,595 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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KS57 HMU is a 2008 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KS57 HMU, 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 KS57 HMU registered?

KS57 HMU is a 2008 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is KS57 HMU safe to buy?

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