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K30 DWH

2008 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

108,247 mi
Last recorded108,247 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK30 DWH
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 108,247 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

headlamp aim only just visible

Pass 5 Mar 2024 106,436 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 105,000 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 100,797 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 100,797 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 94,559 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 84,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 73,276 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 73,272 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both.....225/45ZR17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2017 63,442 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 54,852 miles

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

covers obscuring components

Pass 14 Sep 2015 44,596 miles

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

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

Under trays obscuring some underside components

engine covers obscuring engine bay components

Fail 12 Sep 2015 44,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Under trays obscuring some underside components

engine covers obscuring engine bay components

Pass 2 Oct 2014 34,871 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 29,983 miles

N/S/F tyre starting to crack up in between treads

N/S/R tyre starting to crack up in between treads

O/S/F tyre starting to crack up in between treads

O/S/F wiper starting to split

O/S/R tyre starting to crack up in between treads

Pass 8 Oct 2012 26,789 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 22,554 miles

both rear tyres cracking between tread

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
Full Lexus IS250 reliability report

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K30 DWH is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 K30 DWH, 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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K30 DWH is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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