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EA08 XZE

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

84,861 mi
Last recorded84,861 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 XZE
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 84,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 82,076 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 78,742 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 78,472 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 75,839 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 72,511 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 69,737 miles

both rear tyres wearing 3 m/m tread

n/s/f + o/s/f tyres worn on edges close to limits + perishing

Pass 24 Apr 2019 62,069 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 56,195 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 50,193 miles

near side front tyre tread shows deep splits.

off side rear tyre tread shows deep splits.

parking brake pedal shows travel.

Pass 26 Apr 2016 47,653 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front service brakes show imbalance of 15%.

off and near side front tyres are perished/cracked.

parking brake pedal shows extensive travel.

service brake pedal shows travel.

Pass 6 May 2015 45,144 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 40,585 miles

nearside rear tyre badly cracked

offside rear tyre badly cracked and has splits deep enough to reach cords

rear service brake application uneven

Fail 24 Apr 2014 40,585 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre badly cracked

offside rear tyre badly cracked and has splits deep enough to reach cords

rear service brake application uneven

Pass 24 Apr 2013 34,843 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off and near side rear tyres are perished/cracked.

off side front wiper blade rubber split and is smearing the screen.

parking brake pedal shows travel.

Pass 24 Apr 2012 27,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres are perished/cracked.

near side front tyre outer side wall shows damage.

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lip.

off and near side front tyres tread show uneven wear and are bald at the edge.

Pass 6 Apr 2011 21,703 miles

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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EA08 XZE is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 EA08 XZE, 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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EA08 XZE is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 26 April 2008.

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