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ML08 VMW

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

137,246 mi
Last recorded137,246 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 VMW
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 137,246 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 121,818 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 102,251 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 83,508 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 83,508 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 67,021 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 51,446 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are bold on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 39,231 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 38,024 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 33,504 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 29,686 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 29,686 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 25,854 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 23,750 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 21,249 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 18,220 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 14,944 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 12,012 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 VMW is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,500cc 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 VMW, 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 VMW registered?

ML08 VMW is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 17 April 2008.

Is ML08 VMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML08 VMW 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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