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MA08 XVP

2008 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

98,603 mi
Last recorded98,603 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 XVP
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 98,603 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 28 Jan 2025 97,085 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end slightly misaligned both. (2.1.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 28 Jan 2025 97,085 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end slightly misaligned both. (2.1.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Dec 2023 95,230 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 95,228 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 93,903 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2021 93,270 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 85,745 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 84,245 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 75,783 miles

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 10 Jun 2017 70,656 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 63,275 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 54,398 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 9 Jun 2014 45,947 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 38,778 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 34,148 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 29,823 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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MA08 XVP is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MA08 XVP, 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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MA08 XVP is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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