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K100 NYC

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,114 mi
Last recorded154,114 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK100 NYC
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 154,114 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 146,310 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 139,125 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 133,628 miles

Both front windows tinted

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 133,628 miles

Both front windows tinted

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 128,262 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides and crack along the tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front wing damaged

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

Offside headlamp broken

both front windows tinted

both headlamps opaque

Fail 24 Jun 2021 128,262 miles

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

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides and crack along the tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front wing damaged

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

Offside headlamp broken

both front windows tinted

both headlamps opaque

Pass 22 Jun 2020 124,828 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 124,828 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 121,558 miles

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

Rear caliper sliders sticking but ok on rbt

Pass 14 Jun 2018 118,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 118,561 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 103,286 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 103,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 87,952 miles

Nearside rear tyre valve stem perished

Fail 23 Jun 2016 87,952 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear tyre valve stem perished

Offside rear tyre valve stem perished

Pass 22 Jun 2015 72,499 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front tyres worn on edges

rear tyre valves perished/split

Pass 27 Jun 2014 58,066 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 45,393 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 39,067 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on outer edges slightly

Pass 28 Jul 2011 29,268 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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K100 NYC is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K100 NYC, 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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K100 NYC is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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