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LR08 OKM

2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,295 mi
Last recorded156,295 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto67,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 OKM
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Se-l Auto
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 156,295 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2025 156,295 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 146,439 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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 9 Nov 2023 135,696 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 125,523 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 115,095 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 112,300 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2020 112,238 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and o/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear front and o/s/r lower rear front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 101,975 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 96,867 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 94,801 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 87,460 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 78,328 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 78,328 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 71,641 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Apr 2015 71,641 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 62,681 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on the inner edge. and deep cut in outer sidewall

Pass 27 Mar 2013 54,243 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front wheels are showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2012 44,007 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 44,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 33,840 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto?

Based on 3,880 MOT tests across 254 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
5,666
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 19
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LR08 OKM is a 2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 67,854 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 Is 250 Se-l Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LR08 OKM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LR08 OKM is a 2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto, first registered on 3 April 2008.

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