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FA08 JYE

2008 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,557 mi
Last recorded128,557 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA08 JYE
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2019 128,557 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 120,799 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front air bag turned off at time of mot test

Fail 11 Oct 2018 120,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front air bag turned off at time of mot test

Pass 14 Oct 2017 110,694 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 110,682 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 95,990 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall cut but not down to cord

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 72,743 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 49,803 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 47,639 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 44,473 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 39,252 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 32,524 miles

cut on sidewall on offside front tyre

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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FA08 JYE is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FA08 JYE, 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 JYE registered?

FA08 JYE is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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