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RO08 YPL

2008 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,054 mi
Last recorded146,054 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 YPL
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 146,054 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 138,479 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 129,850 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 129,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2022 118,973 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 118,973 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 110,839 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 104,336 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 95,060 miles

foot brake pedal has slight travel needs repair or adjustment.

Pass 5 Oct 2018 86,549 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 84,084 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 84,084 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 83,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2016 83,076 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2015 71,696 miles

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

front and rear reg plates have 3D lettering

Fail 2 Oct 2015 71,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 71,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front and rear number plates have 3D lettering but would not be misread

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

Nearside Rear Baby seat fitted unable to check seatbelt

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 47,896 miles

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

Plates have 3d lettering

Pass 11 Jul 2013 28,487 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 26,290 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 19,173 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 12,984 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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RO08 YPL is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Silver 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 RO08 YPL, 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 RO08 YPL registered?

RO08 YPL is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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