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EX08 EJY

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

136,598 mi
Last recorded136,598 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 EJY
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 136,598 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

front tyres inner sidewalls damaged

headlamp lenses discoloured

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 18 Jul 2023 131,548 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 126,964 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 126,964 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 123,517 miles
Pass 8 May 2020 123,502 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 123,153 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracked/perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 121,560 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Apr 2018 121,543 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Apr 2017 116,355 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Pass 26 Apr 2016 109,158 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 97,254 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 30 Apr 2015 97,254 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nsf tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 2 May 2014 81,452 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 65,274 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 65,274 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 52,852 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Apr 2011 36,737 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 36,737 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 EJY is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 EJY, 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 EJY registered?

EX08 EJY is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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