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DN08 VGA

2008 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

186,238 mi
Last recorded186,238 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 VGA
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 186,238 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 181,827 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 176,437 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 172,394 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 168,005 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 165,657 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 163,061 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 152,661 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2017 140,691 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre edge slightly worn.

Offside Front Inner Tyre edge slightly worn.

Offside Front Wiper slightly damaged.

Pass 25 Jan 2016 128,714 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 22 Jun 2015 123,494 miles

Both front wipers poor

Fail 22 Jun 2015 123,494 miles

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

Both front wipers poor

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 110,135 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 94,925 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 75,943 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres worn low

Pass 20 Jun 2011 55,720 miles

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

front brake discs heavily worn

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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DN08 VGA is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 DN08 VGA, 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 DN08 VGA registered?

DN08 VGA is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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