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CA08 TWX

2008 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

175,912 mi
Last recorded175,912 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 TWX
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 175,912 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 167,367 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 167,365 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 149,534 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 149,272 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 133,936 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 129,683 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged OUTER SIDEWALL HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 129,683 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged OUTER SIDEWALL HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 128,008 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 123,815 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 123,815 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 116,870 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 108,189 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 100,269 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 100,269 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 90,321 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2014 79,568 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 69,448 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 59,169 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 59,169 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 51,274 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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CA08 TWX is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CA08 TWX, 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 CA08 TWX registered?

CA08 TWX is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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