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FT08 PFO

2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,803 mi
Last recorded112,803 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto67,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 PFO
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Se-l Auto
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 112,803 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jan 2024 103,839 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 103,837 miles

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

Position lamp not working both fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 103,831 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 98,047 miles

Nearside Front ride control switch damaged

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 71,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slight cuts (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

undertays fitted obstructing view of some components

Pass 24 Apr 2018 61,865 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 57,663 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 52,901 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 47,827 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 44,759 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 39,786 miles

both front tyres have cracks between treads

Pass 25 Jun 2012 33,660 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 26,689 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres close showing cords on the inner edge

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto?

Based on 3,880 MOT tests across 254 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
5,666
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 19
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FT08 PFO is a 2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 67,854 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FT08 PFO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FT08 PFO registered?

FT08 PFO is a 2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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