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YC08 FPJ

2008 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,962 mi
Last recorded46,962 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 FPJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 13 Jan 2026 46,962 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 45,835 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 44,500 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and offside rear tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 42,524 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))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 39,816 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 36,940 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 35,066 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 31,482 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 28,325 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 25,355 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 23,171 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 20,417 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 15,887 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 10,432 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 4,541 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 3,409 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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YC08 FPJ is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YC08 FPJ, 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 YC08 FPJ registered?

YC08 FPJ is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is YC08 FPJ safe to buy?

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