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MW08 EFJ

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

186,006 mi
Last recorded186,006 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 EFJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 186,006 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 186,002 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 177,990 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear back axle corroding

rear subframe corroding

Fail 21 Oct 2024 177,884 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear back axle corroding

rear subframe corroding

Pass 1 Nov 2023 170,157 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 162,645 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main rear feed brakes pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Oct 2021 158,791 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 155,659 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 155,592 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect sun bleached (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect sun bleached (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 May 2019 152,048 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 148,911 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 145,919 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 145,919 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2016 141,407 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 136,687 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 136,669 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 19 May 2015 136,389 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 May 2014 131,045 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 24 May 2013 108,275 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2013 108,275 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 87,645 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 66,105 miles

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

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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MW08 EFJ is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 MW08 EFJ, 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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MW08 EFJ is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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