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HK08 YJO

2008 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

166,673 mi
Last recorded166,673 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 YJO
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 166,673 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 164,856 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 161,267 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 156,988 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

suspension, suspension, components and subframe are slightly corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2021 153,549 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 139,559 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 125,997 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 117,700 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 117,684 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 105,059 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 87,863 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

offside front tyre valve perished

Pass 25 Jun 2014 72,455 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 63,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 63,485 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 52,206 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 52,206 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 40,548 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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HK08 YJO is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HK08 YJO, 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 HK08 YJO registered?

HK08 YJO is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 25 July 2008.

Is HK08 YJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK08 YJO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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