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BF08 FUU

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

127,393 mi
Last recorded127,393 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 FUU
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 127,393 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2025 122,599 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 114,268 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 114,259 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 225-45 and 245-45 (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 109,108 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2023 109,108 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 104,978 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 102,093 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 100,013 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 100,013 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 97,988 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 92,265 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 92,265 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 92,251 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 92,247 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 89,323 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 89,173 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 79,161 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 May 2015 75,782 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 71,321 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 65,751 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 63,593 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 51,931 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS250?

Based on 212,901 MOT tests across 13,468 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
5,477
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
13,468
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,643
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,610
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,441
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,159
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BF08 FUU is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2008 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 66,274 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 IS250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,643 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF08 FUU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS250 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus IS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BF08 FUU registered?

BF08 FUU is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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