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MA08 XVR

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

58,478 mi
Last recorded58,478 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 XVR
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 58,478 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 May 2026 58,478 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2025 54,977 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 50,779 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 48,298 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 44,691 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 38,192 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 34,810 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 27,544 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 22,000 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 9 Mar 2017 16,718 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 13,030 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 11,204 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 9,657 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 8,045 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 6,743 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 5,435 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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MA08 XVR is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 XVR, 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 MA08 XVR registered?

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

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