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FG08 WCZ

2008 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,481 mi
Last recorded145,481 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 WCZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 145,481 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2025 145,481 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 125,695 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 125,695 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 116,742 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 112,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 112,165 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 104,691 miles

slight exhaust blow

Pass 18 Nov 2020 93,891 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 84,502 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 84,502 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 72,950 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 60,712 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 60,707 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 58,005 miles

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

nearside & offside front tyres are worn on the inner edges

Fail 14 Mar 2017 58,005 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

nearside & offside front tyres are worn on the inner edges

Pass 13 Jun 2015 45,056 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 31,504 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 28,645 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 25,372 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 22,054 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 WCZ is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FG08 WCZ, 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 WCZ registered?

FG08 WCZ is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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