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NA08 WSX

2008 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

131,291 mi
Last recorded131,291 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA08 WSX
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 131,291 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2026 131,291 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 129,678 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 124,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened track set rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened track set rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corrosion pin hole at "Y"section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 124,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minimal at pinhole in "Y" section offside pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to the walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened track set rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened track set rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 121,547 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 116,101 miles

Engine covers and undertrays

Pass 9 Oct 2020 115,698 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers and trays

Pass 14 Oct 2019 114,194 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 112,350 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 109,316 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 106,275 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 102,939 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 97,884 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 88,625 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Feb 2013 69,889 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front 225/45/17/94w michelin

offside rear tyre worn to limit on inner edge (advise replacement)

rear 245/45/17/95w bridgestone

some kerb damage to nearside front tyre and wheel

wear lip on front brake discs

Pass 26 Feb 2012 55,782 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has deep cut in outer side wall - not exposing cords

offside front tyres worn low on shoulders

Fail 26 Feb 2012 55,781 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has deep cut in outer side wall - not exposing cords

offside front tyres worn low on shoulders

Pass 3 Feb 2011 38,034 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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NA08 WSX is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 NA08 WSX, 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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NA08 WSX is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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