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YL08 HMO

2008 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

134,120 mi
Last recorded134,120 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 HMO
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 134,120 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 130,004 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 125,958 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 118,610 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 111,023 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 103,215 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 103,082 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases n/s centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 96,398 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 96,395 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 88,029 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 88,203 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 88,022 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 86,626 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 15 May 2017 81,976 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 9 May 2016 78,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2015 74,614 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 64,439 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 51,591 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 51,591 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 42,113 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 42,113 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 32,759 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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YL08 HMO is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YL08 HMO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL08 HMO registered?

YL08 HMO is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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The MOT history for YL08 HMO shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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