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MC08 YDJ

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,212 mi
Last recorded84,212 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC08 YDJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 84,212 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 81,329 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 78,995 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 10 Aug 2023 76,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 73,012 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 70,303 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 69,154 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 63,591 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 56,019 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 56,019 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 55,940 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 50,015 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 44,590 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 11 Jul 2014 39,776 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 35,213 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 35,213 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 30,465 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)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 25,329 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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MC08 YDJ is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MC08 YDJ, 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 MC08 YDJ registered?

MC08 YDJ is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 July 2008.

Is MC08 YDJ safe to buy?

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