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HV08 WFA

2008 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

43,701 mi
Last recorded43,701 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 WFA
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 43,701 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 40,814 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 40,173 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 39,513 miles

Lower plastic sillbox and floorpan covers fitted as standard not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged around circumference and perished between treads around circumference (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 39,237 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2021 38,601 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 38,362 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Mar 2020 38,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Mar 2019 35,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2018 32,239 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2018 32,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2017 28,323 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 25,054 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2015 21,596 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 18,794 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2013 15,949 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 29 Feb 2012 12,187 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 8,075 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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HV08 WFA 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 HV08 WFA, 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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HV08 WFA is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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