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RF08 ZKR

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

134,130 mi
Last recorded134,130 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 ZKR
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 134,130 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 131,167 miles

Undertray fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Apr 2024 127,275 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 119,986 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 110,150 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 101,124 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn to bonding. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 98,787 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 93,433 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 93,403 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 87,522 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 87,221 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 72,390 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 63,859 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 17 Jul 2015 56,365 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 3 Jul 2014 45,912 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 45,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 35,569 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2012 24,339 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 19,808 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 19,808 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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RF08 ZKR is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RF08 ZKR, 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 RF08 ZKR registered?

RF08 ZKR is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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