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AH02 LEX

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

117,251 mi
Last recorded117,251 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH02 LEX
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 117,251 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 114,596 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 110,469 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 107,589 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 104,659 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 96,243 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2021 96,243 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 89,081 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 82,048 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre (x2) ()

Pass 6 Mar 2018 72,075 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 65,265 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 56,856 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 42,838 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 28,606 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 17,427 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 7,494 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 6,648 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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AH02 LEX 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 AH02 LEX, 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 AH02 LEX registered?

AH02 LEX is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 22 May 2008.

Is AH02 LEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AH02 LEX shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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