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MT08 RZZ

2008 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

121,542 mi
Last recorded121,542 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 RZZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 121,542 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 120,754 miles

Central Front Coolant leak engine area ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 119,348 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Dec 2022 117,135 miles

Both front wipers starting to smear windscreen

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 114,251 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 114,216 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 110,648 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 105,181 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 99,978 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 93,512 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 87,377 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 83,635 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 77,360 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 67,034 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 67,034 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 56,803 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 56,803 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management warning light staying on

vehicle stability warning light staying on

Pass 4 Aug 2011 36,437 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2011 36,414 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 RZZ 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 MT08 RZZ, 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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MT08 RZZ is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 14 June 2008.

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