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MV08 TXX

2008 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,103 mi
Last recorded110,103 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 TXX
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 110,103 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 100,049 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 95,024 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe both front mountings corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 95,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe both front mountings corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 90,175 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 82,816 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 77,565 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 74,489 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 70,908 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 67,705 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 67,705 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 62,804 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 58,727 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2015 53,766 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 49,944 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 43,212 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)

Fail 6 Feb 2013 43,212 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 38,738 miles

Both rear trye tread wearing low

O/S windscreen washer jet partially blocked

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 38,738 miles

Both rear trye tread wearing low

O/S windscreen washer jet partially blocked

Pass 7 Feb 2011 31,922 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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MV08 TXX is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TXX, 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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MV08 TXX is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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