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VO08 VDV

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

130,126 mi
Last recorded130,126 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 VDV
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 130,126 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Inner Sill corroded but not excessive

Fail 24 Feb 2026 130,126 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Inner Sill corroded but not excessive

Pass 11 Mar 2025 118,049 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Inner Sill corroded but not excessive

Fail 11 Mar 2025 118,049 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Inner Sill corroded but not excessive

Pass 19 Mar 2024 107,892 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 Cracks aswell (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Inner Sill corroded but not excessive

Pass 22 Mar 2023 101,259 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 91,408 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

handbrake getting close to no reserve travel

Fail 15 Mar 2022 91,119 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle inner handle missing (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

parking brake needs adjusting soon , getting close to no reserve travel

Pass 15 Feb 2021 85,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Need polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Door handle broken, door can be opened using pliers

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Need polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 85,809 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened warped (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Need polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Door handle broken, door can be opened using pliers

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Need polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 81,636 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on edges and at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 81,636 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on edges and at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 77,567 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 77,567 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 73,244 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 73,244 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 67,026 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre outer tyre wall perished

Fail 6 Mar 2017 66,948 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre outer tyre wall perished

engine management light illuminated indicating a fault in the system

Pass 7 Mar 2016 60,080 miles

front number plate cracked and damaged but still able to read

Pass 9 Mar 2015 39,591 miles

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

front number plate damaged & not fully secure

nearside front tyre worn on both edges very close to inner cords & perishing on outer sidewall 205/55/16v

Pass 4 Mar 2014 26,547 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 26,547 miles

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

front brake pads starting to get low

Pass 19 Feb 2013 23,696 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 21,689 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)

offside front tyre worn bald on edges, NOT showing cords at time of test.

Pass 21 Feb 2011 16,266 miles

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

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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VO08 VDV is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VO08 VDV, 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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VO08 VDV is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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