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ML08 FBV

2008 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,866 mi
Last recorded73,866 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 FBV
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 73,866 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 61,480 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded/pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres slightly cracking/perished outer sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 60,561 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 59,114 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 57,583 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 55,909 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 55,909 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 54,835 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 58,910 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 48,370 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 45,306 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 45,306 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 41,771 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 37,911 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)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 34,470 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 28,803 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 23,453 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 17,133 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 FBV is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 FBV, 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 FBV registered?

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

Is ML08 FBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML08 FBV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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