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H3 EWE

2008 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

110,668 mi
Last recorded110,668 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 EWE
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 110,668 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 103,365 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 96,388 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 90,351 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 81,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 75,857 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 75,857 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 67,383 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 60,855 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 52,476 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 43,797 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 35,048 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 30,237 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 24,677 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 19,015 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 19 Sep 2011 13,936 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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H3 EWE is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 H3 EWE, 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 H3 EWE registered?

H3 EWE is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 25 September 2008.

Is H3 EWE safe to buy?

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