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EO08 HRN

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

152,109 mi
Last recorded152,109 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 HRN
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 152,109 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2025 152,059 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

fuel filler tube corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2024 145,919 miles

Front number plate damaged but still readable

Nearside rear tyre has screw in tread

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 145,919 miles

Front number plate damaged but still readable

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

Nearside rear tyre has screw in tread

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 141,044 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 138,153 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively ( Both Front ) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively ( Both Rear ) (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle Has Covers/Trays Fitted , Unable To Check Certain Testable Items

Pass 11 Oct 2021 132,155 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 126,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall, been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 126,965 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall, been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 123,188 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear parking brake effort slightly reduced

parking brake pedal has little reserve travel

Pass 4 Oct 2018 120,534 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 112,876 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 112,876 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 101,763 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 101,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall damage (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 90,918 miles

o/s/f tyre srcubbing off on edges

slight damage on o/s/r reflector

Fail 4 Mar 2015 90,857 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

o/s/f tyre srcubbing off on edges

slight damage on o/s/r reflector

Pass 6 Mar 2014 77,740 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 65,598 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 65,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2012
Fail 7 Mar 2012

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 41,328 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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EO08 HRN is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 EO08 HRN, 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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EO08 HRN is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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