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SK08 ZDV

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

148,500 mi
Last recorded148,500 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 ZDV
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 148,500 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 148,500 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 132,766 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 132,766 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 116,502 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 102,864 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 102,864 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 95,795 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 91,021 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 85,043 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2019 77,452 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 74,401 miles

Nearside Front Inner slight tyre wear

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 67,649 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 62,106 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 59,241 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 48,758 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 33,572 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 22,832 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 15,541 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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SK08 ZDV 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 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 SK08 ZDV, 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 SK08 ZDV registered?

SK08 ZDV is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is SK08 ZDV safe to buy?

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