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LR08 ZTH

2008 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

99,282 mi
Last recorded99,282 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 ZTH
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 99,282 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output and offside cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2023 80,607 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 80,604 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2023 80,557 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front brake discs corroded.

Headlamp aim is at upper limit on both.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to legal limit on both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake discs scored and corroded.

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted on.

Pass 4 Nov 2021 79,871 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 78,469 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 75,132 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 66,288 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 57,295 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 48,206 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 46,062 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 46,062 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 38,036 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 31,085 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 29,693 miles

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)

Pass 28 May 2013 25,394 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 18,368 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 13,124 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 ZTH is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ZTH, 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 ZTH registered?

LR08 ZTH is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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