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RO08 YSA

2008 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

199,523 mi
Last recorded199,523 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 199,523 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 179,355 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2024 179,338 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2023 161,159 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Dec 2022 146,600 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 119,088 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 112,901 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 108,773 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 98,876 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 85,833 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)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 85,833 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 30 Mar 2017 73,523 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm 245/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 73,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm 245/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 64,666 miles

Centre Front Lower Under guards fitted obscuring some components

Centre Front Upper Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Mar 2015 56,094 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 45,667 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 36,106 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 28,931 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 20,608 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 YSA is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RO08 YSA, 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 YSA registered?

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

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The MOT history for RO08 YSA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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