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YX08 OES

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,565 mi
Last recorded100,565 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 OES
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2021 100,565 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 99,763 miles

Front headlight haze

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 99,600 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 96,801 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 93,811 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 93,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 90,518 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 87,100 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 84,354 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2013 71,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 71,044 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 55,096 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 55,096 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 45,324 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 40,353 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 OES is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YX08 OES, 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 OES registered?

YX08 OES is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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