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DE08 XNM

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

133,824 mi
Last recorded133,824 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 XNM
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 133,824 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 129,076 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 125,656 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 125,611 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Center of tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge of tyre close to canvas (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 120,436 miles

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

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

No warning lights on dash at time of test

Under trays fitted to vehicle at time of test.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 114,079 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

no warning lights on dash time of test

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 25 Jun 2019 98,301 miles

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

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

no warning lights on dash time of test

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 21 Mar 2018 81,245 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

n/s/f & o/s/f tryes wearing inner edges

under trays unable to fully inpect

wheel caps fitted alround

Pass 1 Mar 2017 68,798 miles

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

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 68,798 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 55,305 miles

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

under bonnet plastic covers

under floor plastic covers

Pass 16 Mar 2015 42,665 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 30,202 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 23,995 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 18,263 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 13,425 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 13,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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DE08 XNM is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DE08 XNM, 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 DE08 XNM registered?

DE08 XNM is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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