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DH51 TAR

2008 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,769 mi
Last recorded90,769 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH51 TAR
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 90,769 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 87,850 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 83,505 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear inner diff cv joints leaking slightly

Fail 2 Dec 2023 83,505 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

rear inner diff cv joints leaking slightly

Pass 14 Dec 2022 80,726 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 77,603 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 77,603 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 75,951 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 73,268 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 69,038 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 65,868 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 60,114 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 53,753 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted, preventing full inspection.

Front offside wheel rim slightly distorted.

Fuel tank vent pipe corroded.

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 45,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2015 45,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 35,265 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front Tyre is wearing unevenly

Fail 12 Mar 2014 35,265 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front Tyre is wearing unevenly

rear (both) Tyre(s) are severely perished

Pass 8 Jan 2013 21,327 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre has a small cut in tread but not deep enough to reach cords

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2012 13,856 miles

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

cracking within tread on both rear tyres

inner/outer edges worn on o/s/f tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2011 11,029 miles

nearside front tyre cut on sidewall.

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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DH51 TAR is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DH51 TAR, 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 DH51 TAR registered?

DH51 TAR is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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