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MW08 EFM

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

124,504 mi
Last recorded124,504 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 EFM
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 124,504 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 115,326 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil borderline pass (5.3.2 (b))

front exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2024 107,498 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 98,593 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 94,420 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 90,698 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 90,698 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 88,275 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 83,351 miles

Nearside Front Nearside front wheel is binding slightly

Pass 29 May 2018 77,518 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 71,678 miles

Central Front Lower Under guards fitted obscuring some components

Central Front Upper Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 May 2016 63,524 miles

engine and under covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 8 May 2015 57,695 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 50,972 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 43,828 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 37,021 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 28,625 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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MW08 EFM is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 MW08 EFM, 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 MW08 EFM registered?

MW08 EFM is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is MW08 EFM safe to buy?

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