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LM08 JCZ

2008 Lexus IS250

Bronze Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

142,306 mi
Last recorded142,306 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 JCZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 142,306 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 137,805 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 133,340 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 128,997 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 128,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2022 124,141 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 120,390 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 118,463 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 118,423 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 117,767 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 117,767 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 116,759 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired glass cracked (1.5.1c)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 116,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords CUT ON THE OUTER WALL (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired glass cracked (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 108,899 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 92,907 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 92,905 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 78,858 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 78,858 miles

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

Nearside front tyre cut to sidewall has been glued.

Pass 24 Mar 2014 61,054 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 61,054 miles

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2013 43,319 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 32,689 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 26,433 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 JCZ is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Bronze with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LM08 JCZ, 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 JCZ registered?

LM08 JCZ is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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