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AU08 XKK

2008 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

116,115 mi
Last recorded116,115 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 XKK
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 116,115 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2025 110,861 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 109,265 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 105,340 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 102,278 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 100,488 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 97,110 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 96,135 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 96,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 91,009 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 83,720 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 76,857 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 76,857 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 70,221 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 64,974 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 56,533 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 56,533 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 45,205 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 33,096 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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AU08 XKK is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 XKK, 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 AU08 XKK registered?

AU08 XKK is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is AU08 XKK safe to buy?

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