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DF08 EPF

2008 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

39,621 mi
Last recorded39,621 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 EPF
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 39,621 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 37,228 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 35,609 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 32,776 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 30,929 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 29,230 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 27,948 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 26,309 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 24,659 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 21,071 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 21,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 17,913 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 15,547 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 15,547 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 10,900 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 8,966 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 8,966 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 6,914 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 5,200 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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DF08 EPF is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DF08 EPF, 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 DF08 EPF registered?

DF08 EPF is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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