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DV08 FOP

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

159,863 mi
Last recorded159,863 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 FOP
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 159,863 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

underside has some corrosion

undertray brackets breaking/ corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2025 157,470 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 147,607 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 133,474 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 123,884 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 119,019 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 114,571 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 103,582 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 103,577 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 98,606 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing carrier mounting bolt missing

Pass 31 Jan 2017 91,883 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 84,507 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 73,118 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 24 Feb 2015 73,114 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 64,559 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 64,559 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 55,801 miles

front tyres wearing on edge

Fail 19 Apr 2013 55,801 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

front tyres wearing on edge

Pass 11 Apr 2012 42,639 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 30,288 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 30,288 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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DV08 FOP is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DV08 FOP, 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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DV08 FOP is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 18 May 2008.

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