CarVerify

Free Car Check

WG08 YDX

2008 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

134,249 mi
Last recorded134,249 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Lexus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 134,249 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 128,071 miles

Brake pedal travel is lower than expected, but still has reserve travel.

Nearside Front Windshield washer bottle has leak.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LHR tyre low in center (approx 2mm). (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. RHR service and parking brake slight imbalance, but still met requirements at this time. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 128,071 miles

Brake pedal travel is lower than expected, but still has reserve travel.

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp beam pattern incorrect - polish lenses - PRS. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windshield washer bottle has leak.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LHR tyre low in center (approx 2mm). (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. RHR service and parking brake slight imbalance, but still met requirements at this time. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 97,387 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 91,497 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 89,529 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 88,358 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 4 Apr 2019 85,295 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 80,101 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 74,007 miles

small dig in outer side wall of front n/s tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2016 68,081 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 61,534 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 54,168 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 47,799 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 43,029 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 10 Jun 2011 29,803 miles

front brake discs some undercutting

parts of exhaust system some rusting

under vehicle covers fitted

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
Full Lexus IS250 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WG08 YDX 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 YDX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WG08 YDX?

You can check the full history of WG08 YDX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WG08 YDX registered?

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

Is WG08 YDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG08 YDX shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WG08 YDX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WG08 YDX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.