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DE08 UFB

2008 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

146,813 mi
Last recorded146,813 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto74,667 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 UFB
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 SE Auto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 146,813 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 137,081 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 127,496 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 117,877 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 108,708 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 100,245 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 100,191 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front brake pads earing thin

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 87,936 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 77,442 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 66,588 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 63,807 miles

offside rear tyre near limit and has two nails in tread

Pass 15 Jun 2015 58,652 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 53,818 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 44,503 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 38,565 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

off side rear caliper slide seized, but meets mot, braking criteria.

Pass 6 May 2011 27,871 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 SE Auto?

Based on 4,771 MOT tests across 324 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
5,871
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
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DE08 UFB is a 2008 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto in Silver 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 Is 250 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 74,667 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 250 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE08 UFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus Is 250 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DE08 UFB registered?

DE08 UFB is a 2008 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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