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M444 JAP

2008 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

32,981 mi
Last recorded32,981 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM444 JAP
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 32,981 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 32,436 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 32,312 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 31,757 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 31,183 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 30,570 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 30,566 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 29,419 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 26,976 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 24,899 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)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 22,711 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear cracking between tread pattern of tyre

Offside Rear cracking between tread pattern of tyre

Pass 15 Jan 2016 20,938 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 18,626 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 17,046 miles

both rear tyres badly cracked and perished

Pass 15 Jan 2013 13,907 miles

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

nearside rear tyre tread perished and cracked

offside rear tyre tread perished and cracked

Fail 14 Jan 2013 13,907 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nearside rear tyre tread perished and cracked

offside rear tyre tread perished and cracked

Pass 16 Jan 2012 11,234 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)

near side rear tyre tread slight perished

off side rear tyre tread slight perished

slight sidewall damage on near side front tyre

slight sidewall damage on off side front tyre

slight water ingress at rear number plate

Pass 17 Jan 2011 9,512 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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M444 JAP is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Grey 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 M444 JAP, 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 M444 JAP registered?

M444 JAP is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is M444 JAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M444 JAP shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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