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ML08 VNE

2008 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

128,631 mi
Last recorded128,631 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 128,631 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

Pass 29 May 2024 127,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicle has covers fitted making unable to check certain testable items

Fail 29 May 2024 127,108 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicle has covers fitted making unable to check certain testable items

Pass 20 May 2023 126,180 miles

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 31 Dec 2022 126,006 miles

Brake pedal has Slight insufficient reserve travel

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Corroded & Exhaust System Is Corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 31 Dec 2022 126,006 miles

Brake pedal has Slight insufficient reserve travel

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Corroded & Exhaust System Is Corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 21 Dec 2021 124,193 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 121,652 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 118,871 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 114,524 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 109,737 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer on joint with tail pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 103,203 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 4 Feb 2016 84,569 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 84,546 miles

corrosion on rear discs

front pads look low discs lipped

n/s/f tyre low on edges

Pass 17 Jul 2014 73,320 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2013 63,552 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 48,504 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 34,167 miles

N/S/F tyre tread low on inner edge

Fail 2 Aug 2011 34,167 miles

N/S/F tyre tread low on inner edge

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 VNE is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VNE, 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 VNE is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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