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YP08 ZZT

2008 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,775 mi
Last recorded70,775 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 ZZT
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 70,775 miles

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

all brake pipes greased

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Nov 2024 68,503 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened see all attached components also. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 66,346 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. reserve travel evident (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 66,332 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 63,858 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 61,595 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated.

Fail 25 Oct 2021 61,595 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated.

Pass 31 Oct 2020 58,837 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2020 58,837 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 56,041 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 54,816 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated.

Pass 8 Apr 2017 47,953 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 45,485 miles

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2015 43,579 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front number plate cracked

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2015 43,579 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front number plate cracked

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 39,964 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 35,950 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 35,950 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 30,848 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 25,065 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 25,065 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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YP08 ZZT is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YP08 ZZT, 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 YP08 ZZT registered?

YP08 ZZT is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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