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LX08 DOG

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

142,219 mi
Last recorded142,219 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 DOG
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 142,219 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 124,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 124,215 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 103,909 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 82,101 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 80,089 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear at rear subframe mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Nov 2020 77,770 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

f/n/s tyre perishing

f/o/s tyre wearing on inner edge

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Nov 2019 75,621 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Nov 2018 72,069 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Oct 2017 68,370 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Nov 2016 65,480 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2016 65,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & bald on inner edge (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 & bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2015 61,090 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2014 55,771 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to r/o/s reflector

Pass 15 Oct 2013 49,791 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2012 44,193 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 17 Oct 2011 39,684 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 34,743 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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LX08 DOG is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Blue 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 LX08 DOG, 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 LX08 DOG registered?

LX08 DOG is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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