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MT08 HHS

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

146,223 mi
Last recorded146,223 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 HHS
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 146,223 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 144,168 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f & o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2024 142,124 miles

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

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

underbody general corrosion

underbody tray fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2023 139,420 miles

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

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 136,263 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 125,373 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 115,562 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 103,199 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front wing slightly damage

Pass 17 Jul 2018 100,630 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 97,360 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread water damaged (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 93,136 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 93,136 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 May 2015 85,615 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 75,192 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 75,102 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2013 61,249 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 May 2012 46,841 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 31,171 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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MT08 HHS is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Black 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 MT08 HHS, 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 MT08 HHS registered?

MT08 HHS is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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