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DAZ 8525

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,161 mi
Last recorded168,161 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAZ 8525
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 168,161 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 160,813 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 160,813 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 152,884 miles

Both headlamps deteriorating

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (inner and outer edges) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 152,884 miles

Both headlamps deteriorating

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (inner and outer edges) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 145,231 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 137,139 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 128,758 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (inner and outer edges) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 119,574 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 119,574 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 108,573 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 97,506 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 84,562 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (inner and outer edges) (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 76,957 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 68,143 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 68,143 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 59,247 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2013 59,119 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres cuts on outer walls .

Pass 20 Dec 2012 51,386 miles

n/s/f tyre has a cut on a side wall but not deep enought to reach the cord

Pass 4 Jan 2012 38,213 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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DAZ 8525 is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DAZ 8525, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DAZ 8525 registered?

DAZ 8525 is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 19 December 2008.

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