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2008 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,210 mi
Last recorded140,210 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM70 GBP
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 140,210 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Earth strap going onto gearbox broken

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface cracked (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shields insecure

Fail 13 Jul 2026 140,209 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tread 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Earth strap going onto gearbox broken

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface cracked (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shields insecure

Pass 14 Jul 2025 137,434 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2025 137,432 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 133,918 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 133,903 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 129,948 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine oil level low.

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged. (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 129,948 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine oil level low.

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged. (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 126,282 miles

front lower suspension arms /heavily corroded

rear axle /surounding area heavily corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2021 123,278 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 121,334 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 121,329 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 113,220 miles

Engine covers and or under covers fitted not allowing full Inspection of vehicle

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 100,938 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Under covers and/or engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 15 Jul 2017 89,025 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 75,025 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 75,025 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 57,665 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 40,829 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2013 27,909 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2012 20,187 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 19 Jul 2011 13,520 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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M70 GBP is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M70 GBP, 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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M70 GBP is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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