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FP08 JNV

2008 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,588 mi
Last recorded128,588 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 JNV
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 128,588 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 126,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 126,275 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))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 124,935 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 122,273 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 119,828 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 119,828 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 118,184 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s both tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 118,184 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s both tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 113,019 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 103,459 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2017 103,459 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Valve stem seriously damaged all (4.1.D.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 93,056 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 92,841 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 87,338 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2015 87,294 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2014 79,630 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2013 72,141 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

side skirts fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2012 64,863 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 47,832 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 47,832 miles

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

Both rear tyres perished with in tread groves

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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FP08 JNV is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Grey 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 FP08 JNV, 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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FP08 JNV is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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