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J500 EJR

2008 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

92,273 mi
Last recorded92,273 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 EJR
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 92,273 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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 87,017 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 83,072 miles

Underfloor corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2022 78,939 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 74,462 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 74,462 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 70,530 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 70,530 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 66,151 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 60,418 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 54,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 49,983 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 43,094 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 32,646 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2013 24,857 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 24,857 miles

Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 20,366 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 20,366 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 16,428 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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J500 EJR is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 J500 EJR, 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 J500 EJR registered?

J500 EJR is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 29 December 2008.

Is J500 EJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J500 EJR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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