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ML08 CWP

2008 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

138,753 mi
Last recorded138,753 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 CWP
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 138,753 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 138,662 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image due to headlamp lens (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 131,382 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 119,585 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 106,858 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 103,838 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Join from front to rear pipe covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 99,902 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 96,962 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

bonnet catch broken but usable

Pass 14 Mar 2019 82,941 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 82,393 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 80,383 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 1 Mar 2016 76,877 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 65,646 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 58,387 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 51,306 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 42,347 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 33,293 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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ML08 CWP is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Grey 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 ML08 CWP, 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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ML08 CWP is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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