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AV08 DZW

2008 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,732 mi
Last recorded146,732 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 DZW
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 146,732 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 146,732 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2024 136,345 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 129,071 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre's on 3,0 mm low on inside edge,s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 129,071 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam dip beam n/w (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre's on 3,0 mm low on inside edge,s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 106,395 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases n/s system (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split end (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 88,540 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 71,269 miles

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Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorating.

Pass 6 Jul 2019 55,596 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 49,359 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 44,419 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 39,010 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 34,003 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 34,003 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 28,170 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 21,590 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 16,024 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 10,224 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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AV08 DZW is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DZW, 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 AV08 DZW registered?

AV08 DZW is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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