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KW08 YMX

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

105,294 mi
Last recorded105,294 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 YMX
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 105,294 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 100,709 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 100,559 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S and O/S slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 97,440 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOTH FRONT PIPES (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 94,683 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 94,683 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 92,088 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 88,533 miles

both rear tyres 3mm

Pass 18 Jul 2018 83,495 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 78,971 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 70,788 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 61,884 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 52,633 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 43,871 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 34,100 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 22,292 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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KW08 YMX is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 KW08 YMX, 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 KW08 YMX registered?

KW08 YMX is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is KW08 YMX safe to buy?

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