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BK08 EYT

2008 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,244 mi
Last recorded156,244 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 EYT
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 156,244 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 156,244 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 143,832 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2023 143,832 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust rear box broken (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 135,655 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 131,696 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 131,686 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 118,536 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 105,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 105,149 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & Outer Shoulders Bald. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Close To Legal Limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 95,009 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/front tyre poor condition

n/s/rear brake caliper slide pins sticking but ok on RBT

Pass 25 Nov 2016 84,050 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 84,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 71,083 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2015 71,083 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 58,697 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 46,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 39,406 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 31,783 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 29,106 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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BK08 EYT 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 70%.

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 BK08 EYT, 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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BK08 EYT is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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