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CK08 EFL

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

129,699 mi
Last recorded129,699 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 EFL
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 129,699 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 129,689 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 123,069 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 115,165 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 109,376 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 103,237 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 95,256 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 70,920 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 12 Jun 2018 51,656 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 48,353 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 44,996 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 40,213 miles

O/S/R reflector damaged

Pass 28 May 2014 615,111 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 May 2013 29,970 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn close to limit

Pass 1 Jun 2012 23,435 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 17,159 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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CK08 EFL is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 CK08 EFL, 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 CK08 EFL registered?

CK08 EFL is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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