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LC08 ODE

2008 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

184,568 mi
Last recorded184,568 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto74,667 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 ODE
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 SE Auto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 184,568 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 178,654 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 166,560 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 151,643 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 140,469 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 131,136 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 113,795 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 113,772 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2018 93,478 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 79,761 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 66,361 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 52,784 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 43,120 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 33,707 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 24,461 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 20,277 miles

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)

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 SE Auto?

Based on 4,771 MOT tests across 324 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
5,871
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
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LC08 ODE is a 2008 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto in Silver 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 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 74,667 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 250 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC08 ODE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus Is 250 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LC08 ODE registered?

LC08 ODE is a 2008 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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