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EX08 EHY

2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

166,070 mi
Last recorded166,070 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto67,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 EHY
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Se-l Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 166,070 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 164,626 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 162,620 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 162,620 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 145,255 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 133,184 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 133,184 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 121,901 miles

Front parking brake rubber missing

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

Offside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 121,901 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front parking brake rubber missing

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

Offside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 110,252 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 101,110 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Mar 2014 101,110 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 83,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2012 67,181 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Mar 2011 50,394 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto?

Based on 3,880 MOT tests across 254 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
5,666
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 19
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EX08 EHY is a 2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 67,854 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 Is 250 Se-l Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EX08 EHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EX08 EHY registered?

EX08 EHY is a 2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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