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XX03 PAW

2008 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

74,760 mi
Last recorded74,760 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX03 PAW
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 74,760 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 68,850 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 68,693 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 67,049 miles

very slit pitting on brake pipes

Pass 19 Aug 2022 64,957 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 62,904 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 61,073 miles

Offside Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Aug 2019 58,945 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 58,945 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 56,324 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 53,967 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 51,222 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 48,356 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 44,927 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 43,228 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 35,524 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 28,456 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 28,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 21,332 miles

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

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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XX03 PAW is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 XX03 PAW, 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 XX03 PAW registered?

XX03 PAW is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is XX03 PAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for XX03 PAW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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