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YR08 PXW

2008 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

131,339 mi
Last recorded131,339 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 PXW
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 131,339 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn to 3mm and are starting to wear on the inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears are worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 125,818 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 118,719 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 108,641 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 91,871 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 75,638 miles

Slight underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2020 67,270 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 63,301 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 63,301 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 59,503 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 59,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 54,693 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES SHOWING AGE RELATED CRACKS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2016 47,711 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 39,425 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 31,440 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 31,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside front tyre scrubbing off on inside edge

Pass 16 Jul 2013 23,307 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 15,950 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 6,815 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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YR08 PXW is a 2008 Lexus IS250 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 IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 66,274 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YR08 PXW, 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 YR08 PXW registered?

YR08 PXW is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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