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HY08 VFT

2008 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

189,879 mi
Last recorded189,879 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 VFT
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 189,879 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Coolant leak

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2026 189,879 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Coolant leak

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 186,650 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 180,275 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 168,903 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 141,238 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 141,238 miles

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 123,516 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 112,296 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 105,257 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner shoulder

Pass 16 May 2017 99,013 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges also nearside outer sidewall slightly damaged

Fail 16 May 2017 99,013 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres wearing on edges also nearside outer sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 17 May 2016 86,034 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall is slightly damaged

Fail 17 May 2016 86,034 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside front tyre sidewall is slightly damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2015 73,165 miles

Both front tyres worn badly on edges

Fail 28 Apr 2015 73,165 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Both front tyres worn badly on edges

Pass 26 Apr 2014 59,226 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 43,572 miles

Both front tyres worn badly on edges also rear tyres worn to wearbars

Pass 1 May 2012 30,023 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 20,002 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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HY08 VFT is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Grey 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 HY08 VFT, 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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HY08 VFT is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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