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2008 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

141,731 mi
Last recorded141,731 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV6 BGN
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 141,731 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush - also perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 141,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 137,278 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 122,706 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 122,706 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 105,561 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 91,218 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 88,426 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 84,404 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 84,404 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/40x18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 80,765 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2016 73,923 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2015 69,975 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 60,285 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 50,613 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 37,159 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 31,891 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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V6 BGN is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 V6 BGN, 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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V6 BGN is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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