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SJ08 XPO

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,633 mi
Last recorded52,633 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 XPO
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 52,633 miles

Engine cover,sill covers and under-trays fitted

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 49,943 miles

Fuel tank straps corroded.

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (Corrosion on all suspension struts) (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (All suspension arms) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 47,951 miles

Engine covers,sill covers and under-trays fitted

Fuel tank straps corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 45,687 miles

All suspension arms rusty

Engine cover,sill covers and under-trays fitted

Fuel tank straps rusty

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 May 2022 45,646 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded too flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded too flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded too flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

All suspension arms rusty

Engine cover,sill covers and under-trays fitted

Fuel tank straps rusty

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 May 2021 43,473 miles

Engine cover,sill covers and under-trays fitted

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 42,408 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 41,996 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

undercovers fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2019 41,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front tyres wearing close too limits inner edges

undercovers fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2018 40,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 38,280 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 38,279 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 33,552 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 27,661 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 27,066 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 26,099 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 25,331 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 18,256 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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SJ08 XPO is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XPO, 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 SJ08 XPO registered?

SJ08 XPO is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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