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ML08 FBO

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,059 mi
Last recorded108,059 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 108,059 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 108,059 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 103,039 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 103,039 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 100,750 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2021 100,750 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 87,752 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 72,947 miles

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

parking brake effort has just met with legal requirement of 16%

Pass 31 Aug 2017 65,517 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 61,549 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 54,705 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 54,705 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 48,741 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 44,891 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 39,262 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 39,262 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)

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 FBO is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ML08 FBO, 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 FBO registered?

ML08 FBO is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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