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YX08 OEF

2008 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,113 mi
Last recorded55,113 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 OEF
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 7 Jul 2026 55,113 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 6 May 2025 54,942 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 53,667 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 12 Oct 2022 52,475 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 50,360 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 48,195 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 47,129 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 39,496 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 35,429 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 31,423 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside & nearside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 26,434 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 23,245 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 18,146 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 15,608 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 11,677 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 9,114 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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YX08 OEF is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YX08 OEF, 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 OEF registered?

YX08 OEF is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 March 2008.

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