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FG08 MJV

2008 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,606 mi
Last recorded120,606 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 MJV
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 120,606 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 116,661 miles

Offside Front Bumper not fully secure.

Fail 5 Jan 2023 116,661 miles

Front Position lamp not working x2 both sides . x2 501 bulbs replaced. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper not fully secure.

Pass 6 Jan 2022 112,933 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 109,387 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 106,480 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 102,771 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 102,771 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 98,436 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 95,265 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2016 95,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 92,075 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2014 81,331 miles

Children seats fitted to rear seat.

N/S front tyre wearing hard on the inside.

Pass 4 Dec 2013 74,240 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 64,110 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2012 43,481 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2012 43,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2011 23,609 miles

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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FG08 MJV is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FG08 MJV, 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 FG08 MJV registered?

FG08 MJV is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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