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K123 SCM

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

72,927 mi
Last recorded72,927 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK123 SCM
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 72,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 70,923 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 64,031 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 59,102 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 53,538 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 47,789 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 45,278 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 45,278 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 37,421 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 27,554 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 26,826 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 22,961 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 19,789 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 16,992 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 14,396 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 11,231 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 9,625 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 8,334 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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K123 SCM is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 K123 SCM, 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 K123 SCM registered?

K123 SCM is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 23 January 2008.

Is K123 SCM safe to buy?

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