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R400 EDS

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,925 mi
Last recorded116,925 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR400 EDS
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 116,925 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 116,925 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 112,885 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 108,080 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 104,496 miles

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

Tracking maybe needed

Pass 24 Jan 2022 97,075 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 87,070 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 86,054 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 75,403 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 67,613 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre worn on edges.

Pass 7 Aug 2014 59,658 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 59,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 50,813 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Jul 2012 41,160 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 32,484 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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R400 EDS is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R400 EDS, 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 R400 EDS registered?

R400 EDS is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is R400 EDS safe to buy?

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