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OD07 RAJ

2008 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

131,733 mi
Last recorded131,733 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOD07 RAJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 131,733 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 126,648 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside outer head lamp lenses weathering (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine / auto box area's (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2025 126,648 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside outer head lamp lenses weathering (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine / auto box area's (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 120,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 May 2024 120,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2023 113,380 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 113,380 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2022 108,746 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 103,592 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 98,928 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 93,375 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 87,392 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 79,781 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edge of treads

Pass 14 Jun 2016 72,618 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 62,986 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 52,570 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 41,965 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 31,924 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 23,106 miles

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

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
Full Lexus IS250 reliability report

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OD07 RAJ is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Silver 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 OD07 RAJ, 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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OD07 RAJ is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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