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XIL 4848

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,192 mi
Last recorded85,192 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIL 4848
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 85,192 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2025 85,164 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 76,334 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 71,975 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 71,952 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 68,098 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 63,821 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 59,927 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 57,064 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 57,064 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 56,571 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 53,951 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 47,729 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 47,729 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened . (3.5.1i)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven Offside rear (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 41,108 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 33,014 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

n/s o/s rear tyres deteariorating

Fail 22 May 2014 33,013 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

n/s o/s rear tyres deteariorating

Pass 16 May 2013 27,556 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 21,881 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2010 15,310 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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XIL 4848 is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XIL 4848, 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 XIL 4848 registered?

XIL 4848 is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 January 2008.

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