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LD08 TTU

2008 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

139,474 mi
Last recorded139,474 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 TTU
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 139,474 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 135,914 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 126,347 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 126,347 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 115,754 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 106,493 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2022 106,472 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 77,629 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 73,549 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 67,751 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 61,976 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement has cracks on the rubber bushes but no excessive movements (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 56,210 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 30 Dec 2015 50,459 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 47,981 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 45,512 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 41,710 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 37,213 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 26,250 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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LD08 TTU is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LD08 TTU, 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 LD08 TTU registered?

LD08 TTU is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is LD08 TTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD08 TTU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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