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MV08 BFK

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

116,100 mi
Last recorded116,100 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 BFK
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 116,100 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 114,540 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 110,394 miles

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

rear diff slight leak

Pass 11 Jan 2023 106,151 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 102,151 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides main (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 98,307 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 95,082 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 89,417 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 79,556 miles

nearside rear tyre is wearing on inside edge

Pass 23 Nov 2016 69,333 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 59,432 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 50,582 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2013 47,944 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 40,110 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 30,897 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 30,897 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 23,116 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 23,116 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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MV08 BFK is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Blue 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 MV08 BFK, 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 MV08 BFK registered?

MV08 BFK is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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