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DK08 TTJ

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

150,444 mi
Last recorded150,444 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 TTJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 150,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 May 2024 150,443 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 143,038 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 133,824 miles

Brake Pedal Feels Poor

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 125,835 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 125,835 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear brakes slight bind

Pass 13 Feb 2020 121,355 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 110,330 miles

both front tyres worn inside edges no cord at time of test

front discs worn

rear calipers tight on pins

Pass 21 Feb 2018 97,089 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 86,200 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 22 Feb 2016 73,208 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 62,479 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 49,925 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 37,749 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 24,782 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 24,782 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

both rear tyres 2mm

Pass 28 Feb 2011 11,338 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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DK08 TTJ 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 DK08 TTJ, 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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DK08 TTJ is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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