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VX57 XZD

2008 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,254 mi
Last recorded102,254 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto74,667 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX57 XZD
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 SE Auto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 22 Mar 2026 102,254 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 98,471 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 95,713 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 92,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 87,572 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 84,297 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 79,786 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 73,580 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 70,147 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 66,964 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 64,357 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 58,683 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 52,647 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 49,049 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 43,566 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2011 32,488 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 SE Auto?

Based on 4,771 MOT tests across 324 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
5,871
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
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VX57 XZD is a 2008 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 74,667 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 250 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX57 XZD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus Is 250 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VX57 XZD registered?

VX57 XZD is a 2008 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto, first registered on 14 January 2008.

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