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KE08 EPP

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

92,399 mi
Last recorded92,399 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE08 EPP
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 92,399 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 81,482 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 81,476 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2024 73,223 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2024 73,223 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre worn on inner side wall

Pass 11 May 2023 65,384 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 63,903 miles

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

exhaust corroded

underside corroded in places

Pass 16 Jul 2021 61,654 miles

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

exhaust corroded

underside corroded in places

Pass 17 Jul 2020 60,266 miles

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

exhaust system corroded but ok

Fail 17 Jul 2020 60,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust system corroded but ok

Pass 26 Jul 2019 57,341 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 57,341 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 54,392 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

engine covers / under trays fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2018 54,392 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2017 50,755 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

engine covers / under trays fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2017 50,755 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2016 47,144 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine cover and under tray fitted

slight movement in steering colomn

Fail 11 Aug 2016 47,144 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine cover and under tray fitted

slight movement in steering colomn

Pass 3 Aug 2015 44,737 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

engine and undertray fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2015 44,737 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

engine and undertray fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2014 40,592 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both o/s tyres cracking

Fail 6 Aug 2014 40,575 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both o/s tyres cracking

Pass 22 Jul 2013 37,704 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 35,798 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 12 Aug 2011 32,781 miles

both front tyres worn low on edges and perishing

front brake discs slightly worn

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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KE08 EPP is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 KE08 EPP, 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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KE08 EPP is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 14 August 2008.

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