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MK08 DDV

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

112,811 mi
Last recorded112,811 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 112,811 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe near side (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2024 106,061 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (All around Front & Rear) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General rust all under the body

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 101,402 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 101,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 92,498 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 91,097 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 91,097 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 13 May 2019 83,311 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 81,726 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle exhaust section/ rear part of exhaust section. minor leak. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear OSR & NSR Tyre Valves Cracking on lower stem.

Fail 12 Sep 2018 81,726 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Marked with yellow marker (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear OSR & NSR Tyre Valves Cracking on lower stem.

Pass 20 Sep 2017 79,015 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on both inner and outer edges

Pass 22 Sep 2016 74,826 miles

Nearside Front over half worn

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 74,826 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in treaded area (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front over half worn

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 70,065 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 64,376 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 59,308 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 53,254 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 44,123 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 28,916 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 DDV is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 MK08 DDV, 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 DDV is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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