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LO08 AXZ

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

130,216 mi
Last recorded130,216 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 AXZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 130,216 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (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))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 121,758 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 114,748 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2022 107,852 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 98,409 miles

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))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 93,625 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 83,513 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 74,131 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 74,131 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 64,419 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 64,381 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2016 55,381 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 45,427 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2014 38,454 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 33,253 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner shoulder

Pass 23 Apr 2012 27,680 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 22,740 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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LO08 AXZ is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LO08 AXZ, 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 LO08 AXZ registered?

LO08 AXZ is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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