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M999 HEX

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

127,134 mi
Last recorded127,134 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM999 HEX
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 127,134 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 127,134 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 124,941 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 116,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 113,874 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 113,874 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 108,480 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 103,568 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 103,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 95,791 miles

Front Registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn on inner edge, requires replacement ASAP 225/45 R17 91W (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/45 R17 95W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn on inner edge, requires replacement ASAP 225/45 R17 91W (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted blocking view of testable components

Fail 21 Mar 2017 95,791 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn on inner edge, requires replacement ASAP 225/45 R17 91W (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/45 R17 95W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn on inner edge, requires replacement ASAP 225/45 R17 91W (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted blocking view of testable components

Pass 10 Mar 2016 87,848 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 9 Mar 2016 87,848 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Mar 2015 81,049 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 75,985 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 68,879 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 64,255 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 64,255 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 53,520 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 53,520 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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M999 HEX is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 M999 HEX, 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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M999 HEX is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 12 April 2008.

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