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SA08 LFO

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

124,978 mi
Last recorded124,978 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 LFO
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 124,978 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 116,472 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 109,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 101,580 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 90,035 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 81,202 miles

Central Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

Under vehicle full cover,trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 13 Sep 2019 70,557 miles

Central Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 12 Sep 2019 70,555 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 13 Sep 2018 57,997 miles

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

under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 27 Sep 2017 47,116 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine oil on min level

suggest steering alignment checked and reset asap

Pass 4 Oct 2016 40,602 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 38,708 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 34,259 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 26,367 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 21,556 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 16,182 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 11,384 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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SA08 LFO is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 SA08 LFO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SA08 LFO registered?

SA08 LFO is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is SA08 LFO safe to buy?

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