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LX08 OEW

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

90,254 mi
Last recorded90,254 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 90,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged runflat damage on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2025 90,245 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Jets are weak/blocked (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 86,615 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 83,438 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 79,166 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 75,596 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 72,791 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 66,999 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some comonents

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

Under tray fitted obscuring some comonents

Pass 31 May 2018 62,036 miles

Engine cover fitted obsecuring some components

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

Under tray fitted obsecuring some components

Pass 24 May 2017 56,336 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted obsecuring some components

Pass 26 May 2016 49,725 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 28 May 2015 43,385 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 37,164 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre wall cracking

Pass 28 May 2013 29,933 miles

Rear 245/45W17 tyres tread depth low (3mm).

Pass 31 May 2012 24,935 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 18,639 miles

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

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

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 OEW is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 OEW, 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 OEW registered?

LX08 OEW is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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