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YX08 ODP

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

145,925 mi
Last recorded145,925 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 ODP
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 145,925 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 145,925 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 140,360 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 140,360 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 135,095 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 129,695 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre 3mm tread

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 125,085 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 120,090 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Slight damage to mirror housing and slight movement.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 120,090 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Slight damage to mirror housing and slight movement.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 116,056 miles

Engine oil on min mark.

Front Tyres wearing off on inner edges.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 116,056 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Engine oil on min mark.

Front Tyres wearing off on inner edges.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 107,981 miles

Loud pulley noise from front of engine.

Under trays fitted and unable to see all testable items.

Pass 21 Feb 2018 99,556 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 89,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2016 80,301 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 70,571 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 70,568 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 61,019 miles

o/s/front tyre BALD IN PARTS OF INNER TREAD EDGE AND IS BORDER LINE

Pass 20 Feb 2013 52,162 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 45,322 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 36,559 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
Full Lexus IS250 reliability report

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YX08 ODP is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 YX08 ODP, 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 YX08 ODP registered?

YX08 ODP is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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