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AU08 LHW

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

44,667 mi
Last recorded44,667 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 LHW
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 44,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

all suspension components subject to surface corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2024 44,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 9 Jun 2023 43,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 30 Jun 2022 43,526 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 42,991 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 42,554 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers fitted not allowing full inspection of various components

Pass 7 May 2019 41,396 miles

unable to fully inspect various components due to covers fitted

Pass 8 May 2018 38,713 miles

covers fitted under vehicle not allowing full inspection of various components

Pass 19 Apr 2017 36,207 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring items of test

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

n/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

under trays fitted obscuring items of test

Pass 6 May 2016 32,304 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring testable items.

Upper Engine covers fitted obscuring testable items.

Fail 6 May 2016 34,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong direction. (4.1.D.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Under trays fitted obscuring testable items.

Upper Engine covers fitted obscuring testable items.

Pass 7 May 2015 31,942 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2014 29,729 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2013 26,183 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 20,371 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 20,369 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 May 2011 15,836 miles

n.s.f tyre worn on edges

rear tyres cracking in treads

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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AU08 LHW 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 88.2%.

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 AU08 LHW, 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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AU08 LHW is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 7 May 2008.

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