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YF08 LSE

2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

69,767 mi
Last recorded69,767 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto67,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 LSE
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Se-l Auto
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2026 69,767 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 67,773 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 67,773 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 63,323 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 63,323 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside front brake working better than offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2023 59,294 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 55,921 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 54,256 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Jul 2021 54,256 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jun 2020 51,151 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 43,957 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 35,513 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 27,035 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 19,880 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 17,814 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 15,242 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 12,727 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 10,281 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 7,252 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto?

Based on 3,880 MOT tests across 254 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
5,666
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 19
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YF08 LSE is a 2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 67,854 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 Is 250 Se-l Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YF08 LSE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YF08 LSE registered?

YF08 LSE is a 2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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