2008 Lexus IS 250 SR Auto 2.5L Petrol · L3 HWJ
2008 Lexus IS 250 SR Auto (2.5L, petrol). First registered 26/06/2008. Recorded mileage 175,581 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- LEXUS IS 250 SR AUTO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/06/2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/07/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,581 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 2499cc
L3 HWJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/06/2025
- 175,581 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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L3 HWJ Mileage History
- 23/11/2022168,133 mi
- 23/11/2022168,133 mi
- 09/01/2024171,462 mi+3,329 mi
- 12/06/2025175,580 mi+4,118 mi
- 13/06/2025175,581 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,915 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L3 HWJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Lexus Is 250 Sr Auto (L3 HWJ) between November 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (16 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Brake pad and friction material separated (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Front Road wheel fixing missing O/S AND N/S (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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