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YT08 YLC

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,098 mi
Last recorded85,098 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 YLC
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 85,098 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged bottom left corner (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear General Under Body Corrosion Across Rear Axle / Subframe

Pass 18 Feb 2025 80,916 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 76,641 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 73,390 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 70,276 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 65,795 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 63,299 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

engine & under trays

Pass 11 Feb 2019 59,222 miles

engine & under trays

Pass 26 Feb 2018 55,135 miles

engine & under trays

engine & under trays

Fail 26 Feb 2018 55,135 miles

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

engine & under trays

engine & under trays

Pass 6 Feb 2017 50,206 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 45,121 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine & under trays

Fail 16 Feb 2016 45,121 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine & under trays

Pass 18 Feb 2015 39,090 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 39,090 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 32,859 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 27,105 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 21,620 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 16,567 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 16,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (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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YT08 YLC 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 80%.

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 YT08 YLC, 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 YT08 YLC registered?

YT08 YLC is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is YT08 YLC safe to buy?

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