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EF08 KPY

2008 Lexus IS250

White Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

120,395 mi
Last recorded120,395 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 KPY
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 120,395 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2025 120,323 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 116,335 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 29 Dec 2023 108,210 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 15 Dec 2023 107,944 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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 4 Jan 2023 99,764 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 91,423 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 89,111 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 84,678 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 80,539 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 72,078 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 May 2017 64,965 miles

Coolant leak ()

Engine cover and under shield fitted to vehicle so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Nearside Front Tyre is cracking between treads also very worn on inner edge.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also cracking between treads and very worn on inner edge. Size 225/45 R17 94W (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 25 May 2017 64,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2x Cuts. Size 245/45 R17 95w (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Engine cover and under shield fitted to vehicle so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Nearside Front Tyre is cracking between treads also very worn on inner edge.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also cracking between treads and very worn on inner edge. Size 225/45 R17 94W (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 57,999 miles

Offside Front wiper worn

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 4 Jun 2015 53,499 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 47,389 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 45,378 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 40,646 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 34,765 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 28,081 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 KPY is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in White with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KPY, 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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EF08 KPY is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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