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ML08 FBK

2008 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

172,625 mi
Last recorded172,625 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto74,667 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 FBK
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 SE Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 172,625 miles

both front headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate

handbrake travel high

Fail 25 Jun 2024 172,625 miles

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

both front headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate

handbrake travel high

Pass 27 Jun 2023 162,029 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2023 161,884 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022 154,824 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 144,889 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 129,888 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output O/S and N/S (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 118,767 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2017 108,196 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 May 2017 108,196 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 94,566 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 94,566 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 83,351 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 72,973 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2013 71,984 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 55,819 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 29,540 miles

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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ML08 FBK is a 2008 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ML08 FBK, 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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ML08 FBK is a 2008 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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