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H5 XXD

2008 Lexus IS250

White Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,895 mi
Last recorded110,895 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 XXD
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 110,895 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 107,380 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 102,345 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 99,033 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 92,536 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 89,586 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 82,071 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 82,071 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2018 74,404 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 74,404 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 66,082 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)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 66,082 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 58,581 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 58,581 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 50,648 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)

osr calaper pins sticking but ok on rbt

Fail 13 Mar 2014 41,597 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 41,597 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 33,569 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 1 Mar 2012 24,485 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 16,033 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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H5 XXD is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in White with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H5 XXD, 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 H5 XXD registered?

H5 XXD is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is H5 XXD safe to buy?

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