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SJ08 XPG

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

105,041 mi
Last recorded105,041 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 XPG
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 105,041 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 101,661 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 101,661 miles

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning side lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 98,050 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 96,452 miles

exhaust corroded and front joint weak and slightly seeping

Pass 31 Jan 2022 94,018 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 91,866 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 90,367 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 87,194 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 83,581 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 May 2017 71,986 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 71,707 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Road wheel slightly damaged both n/s (4.2.A.1a)

both front exhaust joints corroded

n/s/r brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2015 64,877 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front exhaust joints corroded

n/s/r brake disc corroded on outer surface

Pass 10 Oct 2014 51,022 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust front joint corroded

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs corroded and n/s/r scored

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 51,022 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust front joint corroded

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs corroded and n/s/r scored

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 37,724 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs worn

front exhaust joints corroded

front tyres perished

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 24,066 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 16,887 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 14,466 miles

smear at wiper rubbers

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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SJ08 XPG is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 SJ08 XPG, 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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SJ08 XPG is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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