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FP08 JVZ

2008 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

84,933 mi
Last recorded84,933 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 JVZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 84,933 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2026 84,933 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 77,880 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 73,207 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE UNIONS CORRODING (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 71,341 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 71,336 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed DUE TO EXCESSIVE EXHAUST BLOW (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 69,944 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 69,207 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 69,207 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 68,655 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 67,697 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN TO REAR, AT FRONT, SLIGHTLY CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 67,697 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN TO REAR, AT FRONT, SLIGHTLY CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 66,367 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN TO REAR, SLIGHTLY CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 64,569 miles

Nearside Front TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED.

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

Pass 28 Jul 2016 62,621 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

small cuts in nsf tyre but not to cord

Fail 27 Jun 2016 62,621 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2015 58,141 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 54,656 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 47,717 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 41,329 miles

N/s/f tyre has damage to outer side wall.

Pass 22 Jul 2011 31,581 miles

N/s/f tyre has damage to outer side wall.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 JVZ is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 JVZ, 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 FP08 JVZ registered?

FP08 JVZ is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 24 July 2008.

Is FP08 JVZ safe to buy?

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