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K3 STF

2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

63,037 mi
Last recorded63,037 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto67,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 STF
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Se-l Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 63,037 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 60,377 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 58,322 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise replacement ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise replacement ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 57,367 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 55,781 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 55,781 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 53,965 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 53,096 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 51,734 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald - requires immediate attention (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 51,727 miles

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

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald - requires immediate attention (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 50,435 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 48,730 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 46,281 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 46,281 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 39,318 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

damage to inner sidewall of n/s/f tyre

Pass 11 Nov 2011 28,295 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

uneven front tyre wear

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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K3 STF is a 2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K3 STF, 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 K3 STF registered?

K3 STF is a 2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto, first registered on 24 November 2008.

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