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NX08 LMK

2008 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,225 mi
Last recorded115,225 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX08 LMK
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 115,225 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 110,165 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 110,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 107,193 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 103,512 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 99,046 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 93,890 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 93,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 91,479 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour Both n/s and o/s (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 91,479 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Position lamp incorrect colour Both n/s and o/s (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 87,919 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 81,818 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 74,516 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 68,256 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 60,855 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 60,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 52,961 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 46,205 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 39,008 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 30,486 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 LMK is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NX08 LMK, 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 LMK registered?

NX08 LMK is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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