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DO53 WOW

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,307 mi
Last recorded127,307 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDO53 WOW
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 127,307 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jan 2024 122,866 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 122,863 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 114,784 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 110,342 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 110,342 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 103,956 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 102,637 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre starting to go out of shape

various chips in windscreen

Pass 27 Jul 2018 93,036 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 93,029 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel both sides (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 84,974 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 84,973 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 76,282 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 67,871 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 59,960 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FRONT PADS GETTING LITTLE LOW

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 47,701 miles

CHIP ON SCREEN / SLIGHT DAMAGE TO O/S/R LENS / N/S/R TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT /

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2012 37,697 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 37,697 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 30,559 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 30,547 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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DO53 WOW is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DO53 WOW, 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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DO53 WOW is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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