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LM08 CYG

2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

112,167 mi
Last recorded112,167 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto67,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 CYG
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Se-l Auto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 112,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 103,114 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2024 109,114 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 104,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 100,481 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2022 100,481 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 94,788 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2021 94,788 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 89,886 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 82,258 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight wear on edges .

Offside Front tyre worn on edges .

both front shocker dust covers split .

Pass 27 Mar 2018 72,265 miles

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

Rear brake pads close to limit

under trays/ engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2017 62,695 miles

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

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

both front tyres have slight damage to sidewalls

both front tyres wearing bald on inner edges

front discs becoming worn & lipped

Pass 5 Apr 2016 52,012 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edges .

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 51,953 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edges .

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 40,869 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre outer wall cut

n/s/r Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre tread cut

Pass 4 Apr 2014 29,233 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2013 23,176 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 19,691 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 15,752 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto?

Based on 3,880 MOT tests across 254 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
5,666
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 19
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LM08 CYG is a 2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 67,854 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 Is 250 Se-l Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LM08 CYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LM08 CYG registered?

LM08 CYG is a 2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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