2008 Lexus IS250 2.5L Petrol · GK08 PZX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While the most recent MOT test in January 2025 at 104,345 miles resulted in a pass, it flagged multiple advisories that suggest a lack of attention to routine inspections. The trend shows a stabilizing pattern following a failure in December 2023 due to a corroded brake pipe and illegible registration plate, indicating that the owner only addresses significant mechanical faults once they threaten a test result. At 18 years old, the recorded mileage of 104,345 miles represents a low annual average of approximately 5,800 miles. This low-use pattern often correlates with the degradation of rubber components rather than mechanical wear. Between January 2023 and January 2025, the vehicle covered only 10,448 miles, suggesting long periods of stationary time. However, this low mileage does not prevent the perishing of tyres or the corrosion of metal lines, as evidenced by the recurring issues with brake pipes across the last four test records. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the braking system and exhaust assembly. The record consistently flags corroded brake pipes, specifically the offside front and nearside rear sections, which indicates a vulnerability to moisture-induced rust due to low use. The 2025 advisory for a minor leak on the nearside front exhaust requires monitoring to ensure it does not develop into a structural failure. Furthermore, the repeated reports of cracking, perishing, and tyres reaching the legal limit suggest that the rubber compounds are age-worn and require replacement regardless of the remaining tread depth.