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SO08 MGJ

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,077 mi
Last recorded50,077 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 MGJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 27 Apr 2026 50,077 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2025 47,759 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2024 45,635 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 42,875 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 40,134 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 38,541 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 35,785 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 34,305 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 32,743 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 31,482 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 30,080 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 28,725 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 26,590 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 24,157 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 19,838 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 15,131 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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SO08 MGJ is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SO08 MGJ, 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 SO08 MGJ registered?

SO08 MGJ is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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