MOT Status
ValidMileage
191,881 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
all four tyres are worn to three mm
parking brake has little reserve travel and only just met the minimum requirements
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides cracked, perished and just starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All x4. (235/40/18) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s & o/s (1.7.5a)
sill covers and undertray fitted
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s & o/s (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
sill covers and undertray fitted
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Engine warning lamp indicates a fault
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FA08 HVW is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 FA08 HVW, 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 FA08 HVW registered?
FA08 HVW is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 20 March 2008.
Is FA08 HVW safe to buy?
The MOT history for FA08 HVW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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