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EJ08 XWB

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

99,561 mi
Last recorded99,561 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 XWB
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 99,561 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 99,561 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 95,666 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 91,708 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 88,271 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 83,235 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 77,949 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 77,949 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 26 May 2017 75,394 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 67,221 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 53,252 miles

Front bumper damaged

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

n/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 27 May 2014 43,112 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 39,763 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 35,479 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 29,022 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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EJ08 XWB is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EJ08 XWB, 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 EJ08 XWB registered?

EJ08 XWB is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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