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W222 LEX

2008 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

77,945 mi
Last recorded77,945 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW222 LEX
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 77,945 miles

Exhaust corroded and slight blowing

Pass 21 Oct 2024 75,812 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 75,812 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 73,270 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 70,629 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 68,351 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 65,637 miles

exhaust corroded

general corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2019 63,201 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 59,991 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall damaged but ok (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 57,015 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 54,026 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 50,974 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 29 Oct 2014 47,274 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 43,022 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 39,409 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 33,380 miles

slight side wall damage to near side front and rear tyres.

Fail 30 Sep 2011 33,380 miles

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

slight side wall damage to near side front and rear tyres.

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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W222 LEX is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Silver 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 W222 LEX, 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 W222 LEX registered?

W222 LEX is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is W222 LEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W222 LEX 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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