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LXZ 4688

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

105,293 mi
Last recorded105,293 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLXZ 4688
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 105,293 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 105,293 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 102,593 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 98,743 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 93,371 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 87,725 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 83,623 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 76,187 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 71,003 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2018 67,396 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 62,735 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 56,364 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Stone chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 51,782 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2013 46,726 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 41,958 miles

front tyres close to limit

Pass 3 Jan 2012 35,680 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 35,258 miles

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

Offside Front 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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LXZ 4688 is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LXZ 4688, 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 LXZ 4688 registered?

LXZ 4688 is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is LXZ 4688 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LXZ 4688 shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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