2008 Lexus IS 2.5L Petrol · WEZ 7403

Verdict for a 2008 Lexus IS – 108,418 mi The most recent MOT (25 July 2025) was passed, but it recorded three items that merit attention: An oil leak was noted, though classified as “not excessive”. The front suspension arms show corrosion, but the examiner judged them not seriously weakened. Both front and rear brake pads are described as “wearing thin”. A year earlier (28 Mar 2024) the car failed its MOT because the front brake pads were below the 1.5 mm minimum thickness and all four tyres were close to the legal tread limit. The same date also shows a pass entry, indicating the failure was likely remedied – most probably by replacing the tyres and at least the front pads. Pattern and trend The recurring theme is wear on the braking system and tyres. The 2024 failure highlights that the brake pads were already critically thin, and the 2025 pass still flags them as “wearing thin”. This suggests that the pads have not yet been replaced since the 2024 remedial work, or they have been fitted with a thinner set that is now approaching the wear limit again. Tyre wear was a serious issue in 2024, but it is not mentioned in the 2025 report, implying the tyres were likely replaced after the failure. The suspension corrosion appears for the first time in 2025; while not currently a safety defect, it indicates the vehicle’s under‑body may be starting to deteriorate.