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111 FBL

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

55,444 mi
Last recorded55,444 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration111 FBL
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 55,444 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 51,606 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 47,966 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 47,966 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2023 44,486 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 42,972 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 42,375 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 41,852 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 40,132 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 38,361 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 36,616 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 34,627 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 32,131 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 29,810 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 27,601 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 25,070 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 18,735 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f close to showing cords on the inner edge of the tyre

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre cracking on middle of tread

How Reliable is the Lexus IS250?

Based on 212,901 MOT tests across 13,468 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
5,477
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
13,468
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,643
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,610
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,441
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,159
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111 FBL is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2008 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 66,274 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,643 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 111 FBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS250 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus IS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 111 FBL registered?

111 FBL is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is 111 FBL safe to buy?

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