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CX08 FKJ

2008 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

102,528 mi
Last recorded102,528 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 FKJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 102,528 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2025 102,528 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 111,151 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 100,894 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 100,894 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2022 92,487 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 87,832 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 83,474 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 78,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 69,984 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 60,317 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 51,551 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 42,742 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 36,683 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 36,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 27,258 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both rear tyres wearing low[3mm]

advise sill covers

Pass 5 Mar 2013 18,137 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 11,598 miles

Nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge & also has some outer sidewall damage

Pass 1 Mar 2011 9,362 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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CX08 FKJ is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 CX08 FKJ, 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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CX08 FKJ is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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