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LR08 ZSD

2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

99,295 mi
Last recorded99,295 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto67,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 ZSD
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Se-l Auto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 99,295 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 97,922 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 96,761 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 95,589 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 94,401 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 92,829 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 92,829 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 89,360 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 86,716 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 86,716 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 84,261 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 80,251 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 75,523 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 72,164 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 62,753 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 53,698 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 56,785 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 36,672 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 36,672 miles

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

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 ZSD is a 2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ZSD, 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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What year was LR08 ZSD registered?

LR08 ZSD is a 2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is LR08 ZSD safe to buy?

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