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LX08 ODB

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,503 mi
Last recorded86,503 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 86,503 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 84,052 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 80,783 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 77,692 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 73,096 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 69,136 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 65,747 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 60,214 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 60,212 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 55,845 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 53,489 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 53,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 50,066 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 50,066 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 45,343 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 45,343 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 40,591 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 36,015 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 35,963 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 32,036 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 30 Mar 2012 32,036 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2011 25,933 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 ODB is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ODB, 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 ODB registered?

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

Is LX08 ODB safe to buy?

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