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OW08 XHV

2008 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,122 mi
Last recorded133,122 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW08 XHV
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 133,122 miles

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

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

underbody sign of corrosion

Fail 17 Jul 2026 133,122 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

underbody sign of corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2025 129,037 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f bumper insecure

under body corrosion

Fail 23 Jul 2025 129,037 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f bumper insecure

under body corrosion

Fail 15 Jul 2025 129,034 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front bumper insecure o\s

Pass 15 Jul 2024 125,660 miles

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

front bumper insecure on offside

Fail 3 Jul 2024 125,648 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

front bumper insecure on offside

Pass 17 Feb 2023 113,373 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 105,900 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 99,423 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 99,423 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 96,749 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 91,012 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner tyre wear

Pass 22 Feb 2018 81,931 miles

both rear tyres deteriorating

Fail 22 Feb 2018 81,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 10 Mar 2017 76,438 miles

both front tyres / damaged on outer walls

Pass 17 Mar 2016 70,477 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 63,471 miles

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)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 56,071 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 46,346 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/front tyre has a cut in the side wall but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 26 Mar 2012 36,334 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 24,760 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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OW08 XHV is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OW08 XHV, 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 OW08 XHV registered?

OW08 XHV is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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