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CU08 OXR

2008 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

146,347 mi
Last recorded146,347 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 OXR
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 146,347 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2026 146,347 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 131,039 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 120,322 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 110,359 miles

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear suspension component corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2022 107,246 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 103,502 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Jan 2020 99,397 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Front tyre worn bald on inner edge

Pass 22 Jan 2019 92,487 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 92,486 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced support brackets on sub frame mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced support bracket on sub frame mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 85,424 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 78,242 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 69,262 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear tyre small cut in tread

Pass 20 Jan 2015 59,570 miles

Both front tyres low on inner edges

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 59,566 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both front tyres low on inner edges

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 49,905 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2013 40,163 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 30,679 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Jan 2011 20,291 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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CU08 OXR is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OXR, 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 OXR registered?

CU08 OXR is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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