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HY08 VGD

2008 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

110,846 mi
Last recorded110,846 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 VGD
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 110,846 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 107,913 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 103,792 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 100,169 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 96,975 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 93,365 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 92,251 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 88,929 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 83,395 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 83,395 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 76,980 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 71,129 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 65,193 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 56,279 miles

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

Offside Front 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 2 Jul 2013 45,330 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 35,254 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 33,684 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 27,370 miles

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

Front brake discs appear to be quite worn.

Fail 19 Feb 2011 27,370 miles

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

Front brake discs appear to be quite worn.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VGD is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 HY08 VGD, 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 HY08 VGD registered?

HY08 VGD is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for HY08 VGD shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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