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ABZ 655

2008 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,063 mi
Last recorded74,063 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABZ 655
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 74,063 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 72,618 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 70,028 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 68,873 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 65,633 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 62,747 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 60,089 miles

both front headlight washers slow to retract

Fail 29 Nov 2019 60,088 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

both front headlight washers slow to retract

Pass 29 Nov 2018 54,167 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 54,166 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 50,702 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 45,429 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 38,650 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 35,378 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 32,879 miles

n/s/front tyre has cuts in outer wall rib

o/s/rear tyre has cracks between treads

Pass 21 Nov 2012 27,171 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 20,751 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 14,175 miles

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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ABZ 655 is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ABZ 655, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ABZ 655?

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What year was ABZ 655 registered?

ABZ 655 is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 15 July 2008.

Is ABZ 655 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABZ 655 shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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