MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,625 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both front headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate
handbrake travel high
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
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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))
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output O/S and N/S (4.1.4 (b))
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))
Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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)
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)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 SE Auto?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was ML08 FBK registered?
ML08 FBK is a 2008 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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