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FX08 AGV

2008 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

176,486 mi
Last recorded176,486 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX08 AGV
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 176,486 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 176,486 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 166,434 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 166,434 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Bracket at rear broken (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 158,554 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70 - 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 158,551 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 151,205 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Low friction surface (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2023 151,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Low friction surface (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced dull (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 135,086 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 135,080 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2021 119,386 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2021 119,384 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 114,351 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 99,309 miles

Bodywork damage to o/s front door

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 85,137 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 85,137 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 73,277 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 67,854 miles

slight damage to front no. plate

Pass 27 Feb 2015 61,211 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Feb 2015 61,211 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2014 54,342 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 46,837 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)

front discs lipped .

Pass 6 Mar 2012 38,483 miles

o/s/r reflector damaged

Fail 7 Mar 2011 29,513 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 29,513 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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FX08 AGV is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FX08 AGV, 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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FX08 AGV is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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