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EX08 EJD

2008 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,803 mi
Last recorded99,803 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 EJD
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 99,803 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2026 99,803 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake locking device ineffective brake caliper pin (1.1.21 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake locking device missing brake caliper pin missing (1.1.21 (f))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 96,784 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2025 96,760 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 89,431 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 89,431 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 80,104 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 71,701 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2020 71,701 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 66,784 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 66,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 63,982 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 63,968 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 60,439 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 60,439 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2016 56,828 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 51,272 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 51,272 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 47,255 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 40,911 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 34,341 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 28,261 miles

O/S/R tyre perished and cracking

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

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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EX08 EJD is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EX08 EJD, 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 EX08 EJD registered?

EX08 EJD is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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