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CU08 CKE

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

72,367 mi
Last recorded72,367 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 CKE
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 72,367 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 72,367 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 64,909 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 63,303 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 69,115 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 59,706 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 57,397 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 57,397 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 55,261 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 51,013 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 47,828 miles

Both front tyres slightly wearing on the inner edges

Off side rear tyre wearing close to wear indicator

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 43,838 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 43,838 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working Nearside (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 38,277 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 29,747 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 24,735 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 24,735 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 18,810 miles

Offside front tyre has a cut in its' sidewall

Pass 14 Mar 2011 18,765 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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CU08 CKE is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CU08 CKE, 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 CU08 CKE registered?

CU08 CKE is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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