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Y6 DFT

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

117,179 mi
Last recorded117,179 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY6 DFT
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 117,179 miles

rear subframe mounting brackets corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2025 109,449 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 101,851 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 100,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking badly in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking badly in tread and inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perishing cracking slightly in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 100,999 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking badly in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking badly in tread and inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perishing cracking slightly in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 99,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread and inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 98,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 97,387 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 92,992 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective going cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective going cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 88,175 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 82,558 miles

Central Front Lower Under guards fitted obscuring some components

Central Front Upper Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Stone chip (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Cut in tyre cords not exposed

Pass 27 May 2016 72,485 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 72,413 miles

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

child seats fitted to rear seats

Pass 21 May 2015 61,937 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres wearing inside and outside shoulders

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 45,032 miles

2x child seats fitted also unable to check rear center belt due to being trapped behind child seat

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 5 Mar 2013 36,846 miles

2x child seats fittiead

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 29 Feb 2012 31,903 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 24,850 miles

both rear tyres showing signs of cracking in tread

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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Y6 DFT is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y6 DFT, 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 Y6 DFT registered?

Y6 DFT is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is Y6 DFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y6 DFT shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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