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LO08 WWX

2008 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

154,669 mi
Last recorded154,669 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 WWX
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 154,669 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint slightly leak

Fail 6 Jul 2026 154,669 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint slightly leak

Pass 2 Jul 2025 142,279 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint slightly leak

Fail 2 Jul 2025 142,279 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint slightly leak

Pass 4 Jul 2024 140,847 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2024 140,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 133,512 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 124,067 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 113,374 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 113,374 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 98,041 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 97,453 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 30 May 2019 75,271 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 53,629 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 49,226 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 49,226 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 44,481 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 44,481 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 39,661 miles

N/S/F tyre has cut on side wall but not deep enough to cut cord or ply

Pass 30 May 2014 35,614 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2014 35,614 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 32,368 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre cut but not sowing cord

Pass 29 Jun 2012 28,584 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 28,584 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 22,116 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 WWX is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 LO08 WWX, 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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LO08 WWX is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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