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SH08 CGX

2008 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

121,804 mi
Last recorded121,804 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 CGX
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2026 121,804 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2026 121,804 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 119,856 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 117,648 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases behind lambda sensor (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 115,084 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 115,084 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 112,983 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 112,983 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 111,114 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 107,886 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 99,549 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 90,654 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 83,548 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 74,167 miles

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

engine covers obscuring components

nail in offside rear Tyre

under trays obscuring components

Pass 11 Mar 2015 65,300 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 55,718 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 46,650 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2012 36,111 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Mar 2011 27,055 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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SH08 CGX is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Grey 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 SH08 CGX, 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 SH08 CGX registered?

SH08 CGX is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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