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WG08 DZE

2008 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

46,424 mi
Last recorded46,424 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 DZE
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 46,424 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 43,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn too 2mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2024 40,326 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 37,659 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2023 37,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2022 34,660 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 32,176 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 27,770 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 24,838 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 21,480 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 19,934 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 18,077 miles

offside front tyre worn inside edge (raised tread)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 16,200 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/f,n/s/r and o/s/r has radial cracking around the tread age 06-08&05-08

Pass 15 Apr 2013 14,460 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre curd damaged

Pass 19 Apr 2012 12,806 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 10,650 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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WG08 DZE is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 WG08 DZE, 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 WG08 DZE registered?

WG08 DZE is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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