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LM08 CSO

2008 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

30,668 mi
Last recorded30,668 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 CSO
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 30,668 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 27,912 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 25,200 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 22,600 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 21,794 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 21,761 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 21,198 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 20,103 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2017 18,581 miles

both front tyres cracking in tread dephs and worn on edges .

both rear tyres cracking in tread dephs .

Pass 7 Apr 2016 16,732 miles

Inner brake pads not clearly visible at time of test

Under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Apr 2015 14,806 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 13,532 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 13,532 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 11,604 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 9,793 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 7,895 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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LM08 CSO is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 LM08 CSO, 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 LM08 CSO registered?

LM08 CSO is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 9 April 2008.

Is LM08 CSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM08 CSO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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