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WM08 AXV

2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

100,501 mi
Last recorded100,501 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto67,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM08 AXV
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Se-l Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 100,501 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 96,953 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 95,007 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 91,718 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 88,051 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 84,298 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 76,810 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 73,278 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)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 69,917 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 60,346 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 60,346 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 43,622 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 29,710 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 26,896 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 23,410 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 19,596 miles

offside front tyre smooth on inner edge

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto?

Based on 3,880 MOT tests across 254 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
5,666
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 19
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WM08 AXV is a 2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto in Black 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 Is 250 Se-l Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 67,854 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WM08 AXV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was WM08 AXV registered?

WM08 AXV is a 2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto, first registered on 22 July 2008.

Is WM08 AXV safe to buy?

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