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YH08 JZR

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,782 mi
Last recorded78,782 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 JZR
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 78,782 miles

Coolant leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 78,727 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 75,542 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 75,536 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 71,705 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 68,451 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 65,439 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 59,410 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 55,537 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 52,313 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted.

Fail 4 Apr 2017 52,313 miles

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

Engine covers & undertrays fitted.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 48,780 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted.

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 48,780 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Engine covers & undertrays fitted.

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 43,142 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 39,025 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 34,148 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 34,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 24,821 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 19,096 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 19,096 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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YH08 JZR is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YH08 JZR, 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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YH08 JZR is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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