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EX08 EKM

2008 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

68,646 mi
Last recorded68,646 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS20088,616 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 EKM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 68,646 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2026 68,596 miles

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 64,951 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 61,039 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 61,039 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 57,333 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 51,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 48,246 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 46,984 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 42,927 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 38,903 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear tyres slightly cracked

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 38,869 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine management light on

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear tyres slightly cracked

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 34,321 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 31,179 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 28,168 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 24,901 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 21,008 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 17,783 miles

small cut in n/s/f tyre , NOT deep enough to expose cord layer

Pass 2 Feb 2011 13,070 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?

Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,944
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
35,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,437
position lamp(s) not working 12,861
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,257
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,129
Registration plate lamp not working 9,520
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EX08 EKM is a 2008 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 88,616 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,437 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EX08 EKM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus IS200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EX08 EKM is a 2008 Lexus IS200, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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