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AV08 DZY

2008 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

167,981 mi
Last recorded167,981 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 167,981 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x rear ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

both front shock absorber gaiters split

Pass 26 Mar 2025 161,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn more in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened starting to corrode (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 161,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn more in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened starting to corrode (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 156,322 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 156,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 149,706 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x rear ()

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both rear subframe lower mounting arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 149,704 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively strong advisory that both front brake discs are lipped /advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x rear ()

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both rear subframe lower mounting arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 142,977 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 135,598 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted at time of test.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45R17 95Y (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 24 Mar 2021 135,598 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted at time of test.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45R17 95Y (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Mar 2020 130,107 miles

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

chip in the windscreen

Pass 4 Mar 2019 118,016 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 107,106 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 96,555 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 88,056 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 88,056 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 76,486 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre worn on both the inner & outer edges

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2015 76,486 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre worn on both the inner & outer edges

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 65,613 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 53,636 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 44,086 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 33,961 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
Full Lexus IS250 reliability report

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AV08 DZY is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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