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T6 COL

2008 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

109,634 mi
Last recorded109,634 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT6 COL
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 109,634 miles

Offside Front 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 21 May 2025 100,852 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 91,655 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 91,653 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 83,816 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 77,258 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 73,800 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 71,885 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 68,661 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 63,550 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 60,134 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 55,752 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 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 51,848 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 48,141 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 43,591 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 38,469 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 37,791 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 27 Feb 2012 29,099 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 19,809 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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T6 COL is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 T6 COL, 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 T6 COL registered?

T6 COL is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is T6 COL safe to buy?

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