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BF08 FVH

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

62,856 mi
Last recorded62,856 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 FVH
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 62,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 59,025 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 56,408 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 53,312 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 53,304 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 53,122 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 52,545 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 52,051 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 50,679 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 45,968 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S & O/S Inner Edges (4.1.E.1)

Under trays, engine and sill covers fitted

Pass 2 May 2017 41,439 miles

Coolant leak

E.M.L on

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

engine covers, undertrays & plastic sills fitted obscuring

Pass 25 Apr 2016 36,489 miles

Engine covers, undertrays & plastic sills fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2015 31,609 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic sills fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2014 25,910 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 19,930 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2012 15,204 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 10,728 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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BF08 FVH is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 BF08 FVH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF08 FVH registered?

BF08 FVH is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is BF08 FVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF08 FVH shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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