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Y31 CFC

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

137,888 mi
Last recorded137,888 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY31 CFC
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 137,888 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 137,503 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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Pass 8 Nov 2024 134,144 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 131,321 miles

Nearside front tyre edges slightly worn

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall, edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Service brake pedal soft

Pass 20 Sep 2022 128,093 miles

long travle foot brake, soft foot brake

Pass 14 Oct 2021 124,427 miles

Chip In Windscreen

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre Slightly Worn ()

Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Worn

Parking Brake Long Travel

Service Brake Pedal Spongy

Pass 23 Oct 2020 120,453 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres cut outer sidewall

Fail 23 Oct 2020 120,453 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres cut outer sidewall

Pass 16 May 2019 102,691 miles

Rear brakes imbalanced

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Jul 2018 99,100 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 98,740 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 26 Sep 2016 98,711 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 87,656 miles

Engine cover

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 78,566 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Aug 2013 66,231 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs deteriorated and worn thin

nearside front tyre has a cut within tread but not deep enough to reach ply or cord

nearside front tyre worn bald on edges

rear brake discs deteriorated and worn thin

rear brake pads worn thin

Pass 23 Aug 2012 56,817 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2011 45,635 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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Y31 CFC is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y31 CFC, 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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Y31 CFC is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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