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HJ08 SJX

2008 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

117,805 mi
Last recorded117,805 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 SJX
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 117,805 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 117,803 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 113,975 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipes. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 109,514 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 105,463 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 100,808 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 96,589 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 93,355 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 90,931 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 88,395 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)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 86,256 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 79,479 miles

both front brake discs worn

front brake pads wearing thin

offside front tyre wearing thin

Pass 20 Mar 2015 69,536 miles

chips in windscreen

rear pads wearing thin

Pass 14 Mar 2014 60,445 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 50,874 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 50,874 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 42,169 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside+offside front tyre's worn on inner edge's

Pass 25 Mar 2011 33,877 miles

advise front discs worn

advise front pads getting low

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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HJ08 SJX is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Silver 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 HJ08 SJX, 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 HJ08 SJX registered?

HJ08 SJX is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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The MOT history for HJ08 SJX 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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