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WX08 YHW

2008 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

117,524 mi
Last recorded117,524 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX08 YHW
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 117,524 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 117,524 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 113,347 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen slightly damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

Offside Front side repeater lens damaged but still operational

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

Fail 23 Jan 2025 113,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen slightly damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

Offside Front side repeater lens damaged but still operational

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 106,424 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 98,257 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 94,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Jun 2019 88,597 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 88,597 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 88,324 miles

damage to front of vehicle

Fail 5 Jul 2018 88,324 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

damage to front of vehicle

front brake discs worn

Pass 19 May 2017 87,706 miles

o/s/r tyre tread low.

Pass 12 May 2016 86,914 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 76,755 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 66,957 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 58,581 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 47,502 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 36,297 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 36,267 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Front tyres worn on edges

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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WX08 YHW is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WX08 YHW, 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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WX08 YHW is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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