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LK08 WBN

2008 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

59,455 mi
Last recorded59,455 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK08 WBN
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 59,455 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 59,455 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 57,349 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 55,681 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 53,195 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 51,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc got lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc got lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 48,093 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components, engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 24 Mar 2021 48,093 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components, engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 24 Mar 2020 46,848 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 42,998 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components, engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 25 Sep 2018 42,998 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components, engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 27 Jun 2017 38,549 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jun 2017 38,549 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2016 34,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 10 Jun 2016 34,592 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2015 27,286 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2014 21,793 miles

cuts to n/s/f outer sidewall

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2013 17,503 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on edges and small cuts on outer wall .

o/s/f wiper rubber split .

Pass 11 Sep 2012 8,252 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 8,015 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 6,662 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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LK08 WBN is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 LK08 WBN, 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 LK08 WBN registered?

LK08 WBN is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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The MOT history for LK08 WBN shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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