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PJ08 LEX

2008 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

142,554 mi
Last recorded142,554 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 LEX
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 142,554 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 134,385 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 127,546 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 127,546 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 121,487 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 116,384 miles

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 14 Jan 2021 110,862 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 106,690 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 103,395 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))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 94,907 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 86,054 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 12 Mar 2016 76,512 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 64,055 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 54,852 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 46,042 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 34,952 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 25,885 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

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

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

Rear discs slightly pitted

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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PJ08 LEX is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 PJ08 LEX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PJ08 LEX registered?

PJ08 LEX is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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