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CN08 LFJ

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

141,794 mi
Last recorded141,794 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN08 LFJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 141,794 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 128,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tailpipe missing.

Fail 13 Jan 2025 128,650 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tailpipe missing.

Pass 10 Jan 2024 112,210 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 112,124 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2022 83,085 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 77,996 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 75,405 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre run flat damage, perished and worn inner.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre perished and tread low.

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 71,161 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 49% during testing: STRONG ADVISE. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 May 2018 66,802 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 62,689 miles

Front engine covers

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 May 2016 57,614 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 57,614 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 51,576 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 51,527 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 46,543 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 42,728 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 38,791 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 33,390 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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CN08 LFJ is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CN08 LFJ, 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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CN08 LFJ is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 21 June 2008.

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