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FL08 YRE

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

121,513 mi
Last recorded121,513 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 YRE
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 121,513 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 121,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective both lamps tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 115,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4 mm wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4 mm wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 115,647 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens tarished (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens tarnished (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4 mm wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4 mm wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

noise from engine

Pass 28 Sep 2023 108,415 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 99,812 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 90,450 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 84,605 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 75,583 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 66,383 miles

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

head lamps slightly going cloudy

Pass 25 Sep 2017 59,297 miles

engine covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2016 54,239 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 49,275 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 43,452 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 37,882 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 32,884 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 26,111 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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FL08 YRE is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FL08 YRE, 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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FL08 YRE is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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