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RJ08 XWD

2008 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

107,312 mi
Last recorded107,312 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 XWD
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 107,312 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 98,572 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 94,372 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 86,541 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 80,804 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 80,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 75,964 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 67,635 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2019 63,618 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 59,960 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 59,960 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 54,751 miles

Nearside Front worn on inside edge

Offside Front worn on inside edge

Pass 24 May 2016 52,252 miles

Nearside Front tyre damaged slightly on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

advise both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Jun 2015 48,580 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2014 44,095 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 39,461 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 32,613 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 24,755 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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RJ08 XWD is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RJ08 XWD, 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 RJ08 XWD registered?

RJ08 XWD is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is RJ08 XWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ08 XWD shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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