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LR08 KRD

2008 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

93,468 mi
Last recorded93,468 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 KRD
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 93,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 May 2026 93,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2025 90,346 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 90,346 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2024 86,947 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 83,762 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 79,738 miles

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2021 75,156 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Apr 2020 70,498 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2020 70,498 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 66,924 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 63,004 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 58,453 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 52,893 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake squeal

Fail 5 Feb 2016 52,889 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake squeal

Pass 11 Feb 2015 45,550 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 39,712 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 32,613 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

small cut on o/s/r outer tyre wall .

stone chip on screen .

Pass 24 Feb 2012 26,771 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 22,674 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 22,674 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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LR08 KRD is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 LR08 KRD, 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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LR08 KRD is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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