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AV08 DZG

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

91,135 mi
Last recorded91,135 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 DZG
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 91,135 miles

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 30 Mar 2024 84,165 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 79,614 miles

Front surface rust

Pass 26 Apr 2022 79,376 miles

various under body corrosion. mainly front suspension area

Pass 26 Mar 2021 79,024 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 79,023 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished and cracked sufficiently enough to see cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 78,893 miles

Nearside Front tyre - wearing on inner edge and starting to mishape

Fail 23 Mar 2020 78,893 miles

Nearside Front tyre - wearing on inner edge and starting to mishape

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 76,249 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 74,422 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 69,606 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 62,869 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2015 55,441 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 47,239 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 40,649 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 34,817 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 27,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres cracked in tread area.

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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AV08 DZG is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Black 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 AV08 DZG, 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

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What year was AV08 DZG registered?

AV08 DZG is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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