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MK08 DDA

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

103,889 mi
Last recorded103,889 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 DDA
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 103,889 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 99,170 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 95,602 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 92,623 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 89,964 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 89,964 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front and rear pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs are lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs are lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 86,646 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 84,934 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged front to back (slight corrosion) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear exhaust section blowing\cracked

Pass 21 Feb 2019 79,563 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 72,824 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 65,436 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 59,366 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 20 Feb 2015 53,726 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 46,995 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 40,449 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 33,118 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 26,590 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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MK08 DDA is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Blue 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 MK08 DDA, 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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MK08 DDA is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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