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EX08 EJO

2008 Lexus IS250

Bronze Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

120,131 mi
Last recorded120,131 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 EJO
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 120,131 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 117,262 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 111,724 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Dec 2022 104,056 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 98,093 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 94,051 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 90,863 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 83,774 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 75,315 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 75,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 70,941 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 70,941 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 67,059 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 62,490 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 53,174 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 41,881 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 32,586 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 23,960 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 23,878 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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 EJO is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Bronze with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 EX08 EJO, 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 EJO registered?

EX08 EJO is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is EX08 EJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 EJO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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