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LX08 ODU

2008 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,242 mi
Last recorded113,242 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 ODU
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 113,242 miles

Nearside Front bumper end insecure

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

Offside Front headlight washer jet misalighned

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

bonnent struts weak not staying up

Fail 9 Jun 2026 113,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front bumper end insecure

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

Offside Front headlight washer jet misalighned

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

bonnent struts weak not staying up

Pass 28 May 2025 101,989 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 101,989 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 May 2024 98,501 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 94,314 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 86,789 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 86,789 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2021 82,211 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 80,314 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 76,569 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 73,536 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 73,536 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2017 74,664 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 53,366 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 50,224 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 44,281 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2013 34,729 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 34,729 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 25,001 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 18,981 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 18,981 miles

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

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 ODU is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Grey 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 ODU, 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 ODU registered?

LX08 ODU is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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