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FY08 WSV

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

92,521 mi
Last recorded92,521 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 WSV
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 92,521 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 88,594 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 88,594 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 83,555 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Either side of centre resonator (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 77,593 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 77,593 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 71,995 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 68,343 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 64,118 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 59,792 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 56,141 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 52,023 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 42,750 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 33,962 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 30,564 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 23,511 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 19,559 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 14,892 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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FY08 WSV is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FY08 WSV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY08 WSV registered?

FY08 WSV is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is FY08 WSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY08 WSV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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