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NG08 CEA

2008 Lexus IS250

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,962 mi
Last recorded77,962 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG08 CEA
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 77,962 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. advise investigation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 77,922 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. advise investigation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 75,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 75,893 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both nearside and offside, recommend replacements fitting asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 72,420 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise replacement (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replacements soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 72,390 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested due to engine light showing fault (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise replacement (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replacements soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 69,939 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 67,392 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also been run flat advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated donut worn (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 65,541 miles

Nearside Front side lamp pulsing - suspect fault within lamp requires further investigation

Fail 7 Jan 2020 65,541 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front side lamp pulsing - suspect fault within lamp requires further investigation

Pass 22 Nov 2018 62,105 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slightly damaged inner sidewall

Offside Rear tyre worn to about 2 mm and cracking

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 56,741 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 52,535 miles

Engine cover & undertray fitted as standard

Offside Front Tyre is low on pressure (puncture)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 52,535 miles

Engine cover & undertray fitted as standard

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre is low on pressure (puncture)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 47,407 miles

Engine covers fitted

N/S/F Tyres outer sidewall damaged

Oil leak from rear diff

Under trays fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2015 47,407 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted

Front brake discs severly worn/lipped

N/S/F Tyres outer sidewall damaged

N/S/R Tyre severly perished/splitting

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner & outer edges very low/bald (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak from rear diff

Under trays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2014 42,149 miles

Both rear tyres severly perished/splitting in tread area

Coolant level low

Front brake discs worn/lipped

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)

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

Rear brakes noisey

Fail 9 Sep 2014 42,149 miles

Both rear tyres severly perished/splitting in tread area

Coolant level low

Front brake discs worn/lipped

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)

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

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

Rear brakes noisey

Pass 15 Aug 2013 35,729 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 30,898 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 25,309 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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NG08 CEA is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NG08 CEA, 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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NG08 CEA is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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