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HX08 LTE

2008 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

141,521 mi
Last recorded141,521 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX08 LTE
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 141,521 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 138,596 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 132,857 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 124,945 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 118,675 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 112,253 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 105,844 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 98,182 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 98,182 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 90,767 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 90,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 83,631 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 77,277 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 69,023 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 61,387 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 52,678 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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HX08 LTE is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HX08 LTE, 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 HX08 LTE registered?

HX08 LTE is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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