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C3 OCN

2008 Lexus IS250

White Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

167,750 mi
Last recorded167,750 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 OCN
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 167,750 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 151,666 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 142,659 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 130,981 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 120,059 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corrosion at rear of centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 111,023 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 102,372 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 94,807 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 87,816 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 77,258 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 64,674 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 49,989 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2013 34,348 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2012 30,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside screen wash jets partially blocked

Pass 26 Jun 2012 30,125 miles

offside screen wash jets partially blocked

Pass 15 Jun 2011 24,838 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 24,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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
Full Lexus IS250 reliability report

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C3 OCN is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in White with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 C3 OCN, 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 C3 OCN registered?

C3 OCN is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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