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DA55 ARE

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

85,464 mi
Last recorded85,464 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 ARE
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 85,464 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 71,195 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 61,633 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2023 61,633 miles

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 57,382 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 53,346 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 49,889 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 48,948 miles

Front Tyres slightly perishing on side walls

Rear Tyres slightly perishing on side walls

Pass 5 Nov 2018 48,216 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 45,382 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer shoulder

Undertrays fitted

engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2016 42,340 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened has lip on outside edge (3.5.1i)

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

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2015 35,318 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 31,008 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2013 26,932 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 22,861 miles

both front tyrtes feathered.

Pass 6 Jul 2011 18,793 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 18,793 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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DA55 ARE is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DA55 ARE, 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 DA55 ARE registered?

DA55 ARE is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 8 July 2008.

Is DA55 ARE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA55 ARE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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