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AU08 XJV

2008 Lexus IS250

White Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

165,981 mi
Last recorded165,981 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 XJV
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 165,981 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 162,580 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust corroded and deteriorated front too rear. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Head light aims on upper limit

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively AND disc's worn and very un even. (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 162,580 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits holes on exhaust causing issue, filled with exhaust paste to get through MOT (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust corroded and deteriorated front too rear. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Head light aims on upper limit

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively AND disc's worn and very un even. (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 162,382 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2025 162,280 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak PIPE (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault AIR BAG LIGHT ON (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL SHOCK ABSORBERS WEAK

ALL TYRE PRESSURES APPEAR LOW

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD DEPTHS LOW ADVISE REPLACMENT

REAR BRAKE DISC LIPPED AND WORN ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Pass 15 Aug 2024 155,902 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 155,899 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 146,964 miles

Front heat shield clip loose

Nearside Front seat haze slight movement on rear bolt.

Offside Front seat haze slight movement on inner front bolt

Fail 3 Aug 2023 146,900 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working both not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front heat shield clip loose

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front seat haze slight movement on rear bolt.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges and 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front seat haze slight movement on inner front bolt

Fail 20 Jul 2023 146,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40R18,92W (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 136,198 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 129,647 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 129,647 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 129,021 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 129,021 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 121,145 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 115,137 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 109,080 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 87,199 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 73,221 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 61,764 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 43,140 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 43,135 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Pass 13 May 2011 35,187 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs heavily worn

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 XJV is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in White with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XJV, 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 XJV is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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