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MV08 TZB

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

135,050 mi
Last recorded135,050 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 135,050 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 128,729 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 120,914 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 115,046 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 107,732 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 99,286 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 91,699 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 81,531 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 65,418 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 60,350 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 54,735 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 47,800 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 39,404 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 33,487 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 33,395 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 27,852 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 27,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

slight cracking on tread of nearside rear tyre

slight cracking on tread of offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2011 20,815 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 TZB 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 TZB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MV08 TZB registered?

MV08 TZB is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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