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DA08 HVZ

2008 Lexus IS250

Bronze Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,049 mi
Last recorded105,049 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 HVZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 105,049 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 96,125 miles

Front brake discs lipped

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2025 96,046 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs lipped

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

excess brake pedal travel

Pass 29 Apr 2024 90,986 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 88,566 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 86,106 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 86,106 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 83,171 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 83,145 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 78,336 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2020 78,209 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper cracked (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper cracked (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 70,706 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 63,568 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 54,645 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 46,965 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 38,203 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 35,451 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 31,235 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2012 26,425 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 May 2011 21,498 miles

Child Seat N/S/R

N/S & O/S Headlamp Aim On Limits

Rear Tyres Starting To Wear On Edges

Slight Mark To Windscreen In Arc Of Wipers

Unable To Check Centre Seatbelt Due To Fitment Of Child Seat

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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DA08 HVZ is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Bronze with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DA08 HVZ, 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 DA08 HVZ registered?

DA08 HVZ is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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