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S30 AKE

2008 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

148,945 mi
Last recorded148,945 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto74,667 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS30 AKE
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 SE Auto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 148,945 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 140,292 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 127,081 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 118,756 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 113,271 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 107,874 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 102,252 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE, ALSO CRACKED IN TREAD.

front brake discs worn (lipped)

front brake pads wearing low.

Pass 1 Feb 2018 96,480 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Feb 2017 84,387 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 67,455 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 67,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 54,102 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 42,284 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 29,467 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 21,668 miles

nearside front tyre has small cut in side wall

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2011 18,394 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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S30 AKE is a 2008 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto in Blue 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 S30 AKE, 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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S30 AKE is a 2008 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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