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NX08 DAX

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,970 mi
Last recorded135,970 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX08 DAX
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 135,970 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 100,350 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 123,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 92,003 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 112,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished/wear to both edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished/wear to both edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 112,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished/wear to both edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished/wear to both edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 86,841 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 100,434 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 80,337 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 80,312 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 87,726 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 87,726 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 74,228 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 68,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 62,338 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 57,699 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 54,911 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 49,816 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 49,815 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 43,378 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 36,942 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 31,513 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 26,188 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 19,913 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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NX08 DAX is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NX08 DAX, 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 NX08 DAX registered?

NX08 DAX is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is NX08 DAX safe to buy?

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