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K21 DCS

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,394 mi
Last recorded74,394 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK21 DCS
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 74,394 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2026 74,207 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Levelling arm snapped (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 62,501 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 62,501 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 51,966 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 49,385 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 46,698 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2022 46,697 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2022 46,684 miles

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 44,860 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 42,846 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 40,231 miles

Nearside Front headlight is condensated not affecting beam pattern or brightness

Pass 27 Jun 2018 37,815 miles

Offside Front wiper smearing slightly advise replacement

Pass 10 Jul 2017 35,587 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 32,178 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 29,947 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 27,007 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 19,899 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2012 13,604 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 9,715 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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K21 DCS is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K21 DCS, 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 K21 DCS registered?

K21 DCS is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is K21 DCS safe to buy?

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