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YD08 TBV

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

171,440 mi
Last recorded171,440 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 TBV
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 171,440 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath in places inc suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 171,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath in places inc suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 159,952 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 159,952 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 146,206 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 136,034 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 123,224 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 110,802 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 110,801 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 102,405 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 93,103 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 91,059 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 80,019 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 68,698 miles

Covers underneath and under bonnet prevent some visual checks

Pass 25 Oct 2014 62,249 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 62,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 57,172 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2014 57,172 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2013 48,871 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight damage to front bumper on nearside.

Pass 2 Mar 2012 38,881 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 29,417 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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YD08 TBV is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YD08 TBV, 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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YD08 TBV is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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