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DE08 UEZ

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

59,779 mi
Last recorded59,779 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 UEZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 59,779 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 57,370 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 54,852 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 52,416 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 52,415 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 49,793 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 46,384 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 43,572 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 43,213 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 41,855 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 39,869 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/r tyre approaching wearbands

Pass 29 Apr 2015 36,983 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 34,025 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres close to wear indicators

long travel on parking brake lever

nearside front tyre outer sidwall damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2013 30,938 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Apr 2012 27,360 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2011 23,511 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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DE08 UEZ is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 DE08 UEZ, 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 DE08 UEZ registered?

DE08 UEZ is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is DE08 UEZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE08 UEZ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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