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LL08 LXZ

2008 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

102,203 mi
Last recorded102,203 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 LXZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 102,203 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 83,398 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 71,559 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both - rear bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame: attachment bracket / mounting badly corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2024 71,559 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid leaking (3.5 (a))

Exhaust corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both - rear bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame: attachment bracket / mounting badly corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2023 67,908 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both - rear bushes cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame: attachment bracket / mounting badly corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2022 64,574 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both - Rear bushes age cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 64,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Devoid of tread outer edge exposing ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both - Rear bushes age cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 60,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn,centre tread 5mm remain. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Apr 2021 60,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn,centre tread 5mm remain. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit (border line) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 57,156 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 52,753 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 46,955 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 46,688 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 44,873 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 42,620 miles

offside front tyre outer walls damaged

Pass 19 Feb 2015 40,251 miles

offside front tyre deteriorated

Fail 19 Feb 2015 40,251 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2014 38,620 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 35,516 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 31,030 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 28,696 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 28,696 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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LL08 LXZ is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LL08 LXZ, 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 LL08 LXZ registered?

LL08 LXZ is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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