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MV08 TZC

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,929 mi
Last recorded78,929 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 TZC
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 20 Mar 2026 78,929 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 75,598 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 71,000 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 68,535 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 66,252 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 64,064 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 62,467 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 59,546 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 57,916 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 54,261 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 50,928 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 47,063 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 42,394 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 38,896 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 35,854 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 28,529 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 TZC is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TZC, 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 TZC registered?

MV08 TZC is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is MV08 TZC safe to buy?

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