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T16 KSK

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

94,007 mi
Last recorded94,007 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT16 KSK
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 94,007 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both front & both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front & both rear (5.2.3 (e))

brake pipe & suspension components corroded slight

parking brake weak

Pass 10 Feb 2023 93,601 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake weak

Pass 22 Jan 2021 91,399 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 83,674 miles

front brake pads look low

os hand brake requires attention

Pass 6 Jul 2018 75,963 miles

H/BRAKE REQUIRES ATTENTION

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 65,543 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Jun 2017 65,543 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 53,682 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 45,410 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 40,945 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 36,749 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 30,493 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2011 26,420 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 26,357 miles

slight wear front brake disc`s

Pass 26 Jan 2011 24,126 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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T16 KSK is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 T16 KSK, 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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T16 KSK is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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