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WG08 XTN

2008 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

107,578 mi
Last recorded107,578 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 XTN
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 107,578 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 94,533 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has a nail in it. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 80,685 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 71,002 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 69,001 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine covers fitted

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 6 Jan 2021 67,618 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 65,508 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under-trays fitted

Pass 30 May 2018 64,632 miles

Engine covers fitted

Full length under trays

Pass 1 Aug 2017 61,619 miles

Engine covers fitted

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 1 Aug 2017 61,619 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 22 Jun 2016 56,071 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Not all brake pads visible

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit!! (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 22 Jun 2015 50,033 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2014 42,361 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2013 33,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2012 27,479 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Unable to test metal brake pipes where routed through plastic tubing and above plastic covers,heatshields and fuel tank.

Unable to test outer sills due to plastic covers.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2011 19,388 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 XTN is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Silver 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 XTN, 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 XTN registered?

WG08 XTN is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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