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DRJ 5M

2008 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,479 mi
Last recorded50,479 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRJ 5M
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2026 50,479 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 36,832 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 28,897 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 28,470 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 27,730 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 27,425 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 26,983 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 25,180 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 22,058 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 17,741 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Mar 2016 12,003 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 6,728 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 3,986 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 3,736 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 2,961 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 2,148 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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DRJ 5M is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DRJ 5M, 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 DRJ 5M registered?

DRJ 5M is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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