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B1 DCT

2008 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,187 mi
Last recorded33,187 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 DCT
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 19 Nov 2025 33,187 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 24,450 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 19,123 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 18,783 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 17,569 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 16,402 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 15,584 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 14,876 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 14,225 miles

both front tyres cracking on tread wall

both rear tyres cracking on tread wall

Pass 14 Jan 2015 12,941 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres cracking on tread wall

both rear tyres cracking on tread wall

Pass 17 Jan 2014 11,904 miles

both front tyres cracking on tread wall

both rear tyres cracking on tread wall

Pass 30 Jan 2013 10,756 miles

both front tyres cracking on tread wall

both rear tyres cracking on tread walls

Pass 12 Jan 2012 9,562 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 7,622 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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B1 DCT is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B1 DCT, 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 B1 DCT registered?

B1 DCT is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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