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EF08 KPR

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

104,488 mi
Last recorded104,488 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 KPR
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 104,488 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 95,142 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 87,250 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 87,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2023 78,215 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Jan 2022 77,389 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 75,263 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 75,263 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 73,794 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 70,604 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2018 67,110 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 60,227 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2016 54,802 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 48,745 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 40,301 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 34,856 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 26,659 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 16,029 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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EF08 KPR is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EF08 KPR, 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 EF08 KPR registered?

EF08 KPR is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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