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FN08 XOG

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

61,382 mi
Last recorded61,382 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 XOG
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 61,382 miles

UNDER COVERS FITTED

Fail 26 Feb 2026 61,382 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

UNDER COVERS FITTED

Pass 11 Mar 2025 59,626 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 56,701 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 53,982 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 51,131 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 49,756 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both headlamps lens dull

slight body work damage to nearside rear side panel

Pass 21 Jan 2021 49,875 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

body work damage to nearside rear side panel

both headlamps lens dull

Fail 20 Jan 2021 49,875 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid suspect washer pump very weak (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

body work damage to nearside rear side panel

both headlamps lens dull

Pass 24 Jan 2020 46,442 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside door mirror outer cover has a slight damage+cracked

slight body work damage to nearside rear

Pass 27 Dec 2018 42,533 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 39,184 miles

nearside rear tyre outer side wall has a deep cut+nail

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Fail 15 Jan 2018 39,184 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror glass missing+outer cover damaged+split (8.1.2a)

nearside rear tyre outer side wall has a deep cut

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Pass 24 Jan 2017 36,162 miles

(strong advice) nearside rear tyre outer side wall has a deep cut

Pass 26 Jan 2016 31,970 miles

engine cover +under tray fitted obscure some components

nearside rear tyre outerv side wall has a slight cuts

Pass 12 Feb 2015 28,395 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 24,754 miles

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

all four tyres tread has a serious cracks

both front brake discs slightly worn / lipped

Pass 15 Feb 2013 20,443 miles

all four tyre tread has a cracks

Pass 7 Mar 2012 17,026 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 12,630 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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FN08 XOG is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FN08 XOG, 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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FN08 XOG is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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