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ML08 CWZ

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

134,177 mi
Last recorded134,177 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 CWZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 134,177 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 125,490 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 125,490 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 114,343 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 105,654 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 93,802 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 93,802 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2020 85,214 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 80,555 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 May 2018 75,532 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2017 67,326 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 60,420 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2015 51,187 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 43,216 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 40,186 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 34,768 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 28,368 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 CWZ is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 CWZ, 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 ML08 CWZ registered?

ML08 CWZ is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is ML08 CWZ safe to buy?

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