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XX04 JAN

2008 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

51,065 mi
Last recorded51,065 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX04 JAN
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 51,065 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 48,024 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 45,568 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 43,240 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 41,188 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 38,929 miles

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

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

Rear crack in back box

Pass 20 Mar 2020 37,235 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust has small leak

Pass 15 Mar 2019 33,598 miles

Nearside Front Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 27,614 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 24,246 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 21,626 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear pads worn to limit

Pass 10 Apr 2015 18,281 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre wall damaged

offside front tyre edges worn

some wear to rear tyre edges

Pass 24 Feb 2014 15,137 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 15,137 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

mil light on

Pass 20 Feb 2013 13,652 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2012 11,939 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 10,458 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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XX04 JAN is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 XX04 JAN, 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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XX04 JAN is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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