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M123 YAM

2008 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

101,411 mi
Last recorded101,411 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM123 YAM
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 101,411 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 96,364 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 90,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 86,242 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 82,230 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some component's

Pass 3 Mar 2021 78,561 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 76,571 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 73,161 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 70,942 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 70,942 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 66,496 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 60,836 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 54,509 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 47,723 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 40,330 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 31,789 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 31,789 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 26,193 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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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M123 YAM is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M123 YAM, 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 M123 YAM registered?

M123 YAM is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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