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EX08 EKF

2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

98,628 mi
Last recorded98,628 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto67,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 EKF
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Se-l Auto
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 98,628 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 93,015 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2023 80,651 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 74,764 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Apr 2022 74,764 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Apr 2021 68,778 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 65,217 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 56,128 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under tray fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2018 51,411 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under tray fitted

Pass 13 May 2017 45,540 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 6 May 2016 42,296 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 38,956 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 34,243 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 29,087 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 24,423 miles

Cut on N/S/F tyre inner sidewall

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 19,466 miles

minor damage to nearside front tyre outter sidewall

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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EX08 EKF is a 2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 EX08 EKF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX08 EKF registered?

EX08 EKF is a 2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is EX08 EKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 EKF shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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