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LM08 XDW

2008 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

127,371 mi
Last recorded127,371 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 XDW
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 127,371 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 122,662 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 118,481 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 114,477 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 106,570 miles

general corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2020 102,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 95,853 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 95,853 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 89,265 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 77,615 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 69,993 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 61,509 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 50,255 miles

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

both sides front brake discs slightly worn.

n/s/r tyre on 3mm tread.

o/s/f brake pads getting low.

Pass 31 Aug 2012 39,693 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 32,350 miles

both front tyres edges wearing low

Pass 25 Mar 2011 28,686 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 XDW is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Grey 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 XDW, 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 XDW registered?

LM08 XDW is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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