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AV08 EAW

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

84,394 mi
Last recorded84,394 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 EAW
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 84,394 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2025 81,766 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 77,334 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 72,653 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 67,285 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 60,088 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 46,098 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 46,049 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 46,049 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 44,772 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 43,135 miles

Offside Front tyre wall damaged

Pass 21 Sep 2016 41,391 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 39,265 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 36,641 miles

NSR tyre perished/starting to crack.

Fail 16 Mar 2015 36,641 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

NSR tyre perished/starting to crack.

Pass 10 Mar 2014 30,347 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 23,141 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 18,818 miles

both front tyres have small cuts

Fail 29 Mar 2011 16,704 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 16,704 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 EAW is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EAW, 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 EAW registered?

AV08 EAW is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is AV08 EAW safe to buy?

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