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H3 XYA

2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

129,392 mi
Last recorded129,392 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto67,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 XYA
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Se-l Auto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 129,392 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 121,311 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 110,955 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 102,311 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 95,932 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre inner and outer edge wearing smooth

Pass 26 May 2020 88,307 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 85,608 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 81,983 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 77,561 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2017 77,498 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 73,936 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 73,874 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 70,775 miles

cracking in nearside rear tyre tread

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

offside rear tyre unevenly worn on inner edge

stone chip in nearside of windscreen

Pass 19 Sep 2014 68,623 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 64,834 miles

cracking in offside rear tyre tread

Fail 3 Jul 2013 64,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

cracking in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 12 Jul 2012 46,921 miles

rear brake pads approx 80% worn.

Pass 19 Jul 2011 27,111 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 25,208 miles

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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H3 XYA is a 2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H3 XYA, 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 H3 XYA registered?

H3 XYA is a 2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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