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DF08 WJU

2008 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

108,693 mi
Last recorded108,693 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 WJU
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 108,693 miles

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

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

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2020 108,686 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2019 95,946 miles

Covers & Trays obstructing view

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 78,016 miles

Covers and under-trays obscuring view

o/s parking brake may require adjustment or reapir

Pass 3 Feb 2017 64,766 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 64,765 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 55,179 miles

front and centre brake pipes are starting to corrode

Pass 15 Oct 2015 55,154 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 45,327 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 35,869 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 27,567 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 22,782 miles

unable to fully inspect the front & rear brake discs due to the vehicle having back plates fitted

unable to fully inspect the steering wheel column & its joints due to them being encased in plastic

Pass 31 Mar 2011 19,145 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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DF08 WJU is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 DF08 WJU, 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 DF08 WJU registered?

DF08 WJU is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 5 April 2008.

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The MOT history for DF08 WJU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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