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LJ51 LEZ

2008 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

80,654 mi
Last recorded80,654 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 LEZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 80,654 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 73,735 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 67,018 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 58,458 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 52,426 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 47,056 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 45,931 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 41,065 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 35,055 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 32,068 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks in tread, no cord visable at time of test

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 29,272 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 27,648 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking / advise replacement ASAP

Fail 20 Aug 2015 27,648 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement seized on slides (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement seized on slides (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking / advise replacement ASAP

Pass 20 Aug 2014 24,988 miles

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

both rear brake callipers possibly seized on lower sliders, req further checks

Pass 21 Aug 2013 21,754 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 21,754 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 17,100 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 14,005 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 14,005 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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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LJ51 LEZ is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LJ51 LEZ, 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 LJ51 LEZ registered?

LJ51 LEZ is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 22 September 2008.

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The MOT history for LJ51 LEZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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