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LO08 WXH

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

165,943 mi
Last recorded165,943 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 WXH
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 165,943 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 151,337 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 133,350 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 May 2023 116,804 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 116,804 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X2 both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2022 104,219 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 83,694 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 61,337 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 48,298 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 37,201 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 25,283 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 21,683 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm approx, legal limit is 1.6mm

Pass 28 Jul 2015 19,453 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 25 Jul 2014 15,207 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 11,131 miles

both front tyre's side wall cut but not showing corde.

Pass 27 Jul 2012 9,063 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 5,227 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 WXH is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 WXH, 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 WXH registered?

LO08 WXH is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 25 July 2008.

Is LO08 WXH safe to buy?

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