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YX08 OEK

2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

100,828 mi
Last recorded100,828 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto67,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 OEK
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Se-l Auto
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 100,828 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 92,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 81,437 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 81,258 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in tread

both front tyres wearing on edges

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 21 Oct 2021 76,611 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 74,094 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 71,585 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 71,585 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 66,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 61,042 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Oct 2016 55,580 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 48,713 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 41,165 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 41,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 33,200 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 29,781 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 24,831 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 18,866 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto?

Based on 3,880 MOT tests across 254 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
5,666
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 19
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YX08 OEK is a 2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 67,854 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YX08 OEK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YX08 OEK registered?

YX08 OEK is a 2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YX08 OEK shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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