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DV08 FRL

2008 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

159,145 mi
Last recorded159,145 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 FRL
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 159,145 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front to rear exhaust start distorting & corroded

Fail 11 May 2026 159,140 miles

Exhaust system insecure center joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front to rear exhaust start distorting & corroded

Pass 8 May 2025 140,670 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2025 140,666 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak x3 (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 9 May 2024 126,591 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 114,290 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 114,260 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2022 103,280 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 100,736 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 100,720 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 92,133 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 83,819 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2020 83,819 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 74,049 miles

Nearside Rear 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 22 Jan 2018 64,505 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 55,480 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 51,016 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 43,782 miles

front inner tyre wear

Pass 25 Mar 2014 37,021 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 30,752 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 24,385 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 17,663 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

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 FRL is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FRL, 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 FRL is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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