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LE08 HZS

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,573 mi
Last recorded156,573 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE08 HZS
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 156,573 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 144,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 131,652 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Oct 2022 127,380 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 123,026 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 105,786 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 95,456 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 95,456 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 86,482 miles

Covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 11 Oct 2018 86,482 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 16 Oct 2017 77,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm remaining in tread and worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Undertray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 10 Oct 2017 77,411 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low Unable access adjuster (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm remaining in tread and worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Apr 2016 64,291 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Damage to vehicle body

Front Damage to both tyres

Pass 22 Apr 2015 53,442 miles

Offside front and rear bumper damaged

Offside wing mirror damaged

accident damage to offside front bumper

Fail 22 Apr 2015 53,442 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front and rear bumper damaged

Offside wing mirror damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2014 42,029 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 30,626 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 25,827 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 19,448 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 19,448 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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LE08 HZS 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 75%.

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 LE08 HZS, 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 LE08 HZS registered?

LE08 HZS is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is LE08 HZS safe to buy?

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