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SV08 ODF

2008 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

82,365 mi
Last recorded82,365 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 ODF
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2026 82,365 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point not possible because of excessive rust underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure also near side (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under vehicle corrosion all round

Pass 16 Jan 2025 78,400 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 73,830 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 68,113 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both side. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Fail 1 Jun 2022 68,112 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side both side. (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both side. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Fail 18 Feb 2022 67,891 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

rear suspension components corroded and covered in underseal

underside covers and sill covers fitted restricting view of condition

underside of vehicle covered in underseal cannot see condition

Pass 23 Mar 2021 65,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of mid box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 64,994 miles

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

Rear tyres wearing low

Pass 5 Mar 2019 53,180 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 27 Mar 2018 46,075 miles

Drivers wiper torn

Pass 11 Mar 2017 41,995 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2016 39,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm @ 225/45 zr17 91W (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Mar 2016 39,244 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/45 zr17 95W (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/45 zr17 95W (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm @ 225/45 zr17 91W (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2015 32,938 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 28,172 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres cracked on treads surface

Pass 31 Mar 2014 28,172 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres cracked on treads surface

Pass 11 Mar 2013 25,576 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 20,568 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 15,327 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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SV08 ODF is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SV08 ODF, 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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SV08 ODF is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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