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LX08 OED

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,402 mi
Last recorded65,402 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 65,402 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2024 61,257 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 57,947 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 53,868 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 45,403 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 39,220 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 36,082 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 32,271 miles

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2018 31,333 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 31,333 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 26,113 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 22,992 miles

undertray fitted ,engine cover fitted

Fail 26 May 2016 22,992 miles

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

undertray fitted ,engine cover fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2015 21,694 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 19,818 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 15,979 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 12,888 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 10,343 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 OED 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 83.3%.

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 OED, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX08 OED registered?

LX08 OED is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is LX08 OED safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX08 OED shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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