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YX08 OFO

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

94,975 mi
Last recorded94,975 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 94,975 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair All round (1.2.1 (c))

chassis/components undersealed

Fail 17 Nov 2025 94,970 miles

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

chassis/components undersealed

Pass 9 Nov 2024 92,765 miles

Underbody covered all over in underseal

Pass 1 Nov 2023 89,986 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 85,824 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 81,066 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 76,504 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 76,503 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 72,004 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 66,713 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 63,064 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 63,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Strong Advise (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Strong Advise (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 60,659 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 60,659 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 58,212 miles

rear brake pads look low

Fail 5 Oct 2015 58,212 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake pads look low

Pass 20 Oct 2014 55,828 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear handbrake only just mot passable

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2013 52,073 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2012 48,200 miles

corrosion to the rear brake discs

Fail 3 Nov 2011 44,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 44,431 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 41,380 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 41,380 miles

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

N/S/F TYRE LOW ON INNER EDGE

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 OFO is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OFO, 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 OFO registered?

YX08 OFO is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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