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DA08 ZFM

2008 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,749 mi
Last recorded103,749 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 ZFM
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 103,749 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 97,970 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 92,012 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 86,224 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 86,224 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively replaced wiper blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 80,912 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil on minimum

Pass 29 Sep 2020 78,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 73,560 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 68,054 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 60,288 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 60,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2016 53,420 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 44,460 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 38,703 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 32,691 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 24,544 miles

sidewalls on front tyres damaged

Fail 14 Aug 2012 27,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

sidewalls on front tyres damaged

Pass 2 Aug 2011 21,577 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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DA08 ZFM is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DA08 ZFM, 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 ZFM registered?

DA08 ZFM is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 19 August 2008.

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