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BA08 VNA

2008 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

123,162 mi
Last recorded123,162 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA08 VNA
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 123,162 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2025 123,162 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 117,516 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 103,444 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 102,226 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 102,226 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 98,168 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 93,826 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 90,688 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 87,184 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 87,184 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 81,571 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 75,801 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 68,836 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 61,420 miles

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

Offside Front both extreme edges worn

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

Pass 24 Dec 2014 53,956 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 44,953 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 33,863 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 27,254 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 20,705 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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BA08 VNA is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Grey 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 BA08 VNA, 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 BA08 VNA registered?

BA08 VNA is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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