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LR08 WMC

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

176,636 mi
Last recorded176,636 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 WMC
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 176,636 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2026 176,636 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 163,789 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 153,377 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 151,301 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Under the vehicle slightly general corroded

Pass 7 May 2021 131,945 miles

Both headlights have misted up lenses.. Patterns sill visible

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front back arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Unable to check rear seatbelts...

Pass 11 May 2020 107,298 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and Rear >70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords rim area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 88,572 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 86,429 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2017 80,341 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 74,442 miles

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

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

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)

engine cover and under cover fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

Pass 1 Feb 2015 60,205 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2015 60,205 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 46,537 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 43,918 miles

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

cuts to nearside front and rear tyres

Pass 14 Apr 2011 35,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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 WMC is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LR08 WMC, 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 LR08 WMC registered?

LR08 WMC is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is LR08 WMC safe to buy?

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