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MX08 NKR

2008 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

84,138 mi
Last recorded84,138 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX08 NKR
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 84,138 miles

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

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

general corrosion underbody

Pass 18 Dec 2024 78,722 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2024 78,722 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 74,495 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 71,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 67,248 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 67,248 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2020 63,616 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 63,616 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 59,634 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 59,634 miles

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 54,656 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2018 54,656 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 49,314 miles

engine bay and under tray fitted which obscuring inner components viewing

Pass 8 Nov 2016 44,184 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine cover and under tray fitted which obscuring inner view

Fail 8 Nov 2016 44,184 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

engine cover and under tray fitted which obscuring inner view

Pass 18 Nov 2015 40,272 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 37,537 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 32,121 miles

n/s/front tyre outer wall has small cuts

Pass 22 Nov 2012 27,696 miles

both rear tyres have cracks inbetween treads [o/s/rear close to BORDER LINE]

n/s/front tyre has cracks across tread and worn low in inner tread edge

Pass 5 Dec 2011 22,342 miles

cracks in treads on both front tyres and osr tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2011 19,094 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 16,790 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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MX08 NKR is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 MX08 NKR, 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 MX08 NKR registered?

MX08 NKR is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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