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MA08 XWE

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

115,989 mi
Last recorded115,989 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 XWE
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 115,989 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 113,779 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 110,542 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 107,196 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 102,876 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 102,868 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 99,324 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Under guards fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2020 99,320 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Under guards fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2019 96,832 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Oct 2018 93,807 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 84,980 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 84,980 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front tyres worn to 3mm

Front brake discs worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 73,422 miles

covers onunder car

Fail 4 Oct 2016 73,422 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

covers onunder car

oil level low

Pass 10 Sep 2015 59,978 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 58,090 miles

unable to fully test engine bay area at time of test

Pass 24 Apr 2014 53,647 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 49,419 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 40,533 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 40,533 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 31,582 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 XWE is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 MA08 XWE, 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 XWE is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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