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T18 KES

2008 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

119,830 mi
Last recorded119,830 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT18 KES
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 119,830 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Nov 2024 115,277 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 109,053 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 102,479 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 95,697 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 95,697 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2020 89,720 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 89,720 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 83,201 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 76,777 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 70,551 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner and outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

engine and underside covers which obscure view

Pass 21 Oct 2016 63,370 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 56,001 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 48,306 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 40,733 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 33,784 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 26,420 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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T18 KES is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 T18 KES, 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 T18 KES registered?

T18 KES is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 24 September 2008.

Is T18 KES safe to buy?

The MOT history for T18 KES shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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