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MT57 CFE

2008 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

144,229 mi
Last recorded144,229 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto74,667 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT57 CFE
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 SE Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 29 Jul 2022 144,229 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 133,229 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 125,113 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (OSF & NSF), tyres slightly worn at both edges. 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 118,313 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 108,854 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 97,754 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 62,558 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 78,390 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 70,267 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 63,032 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 56,525 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 49,729 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 40,099 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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MT57 CFE is a 2008 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MT57 CFE, 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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MT57 CFE is a 2008 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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