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DU08 VUS

2008 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

95,815 mi
Last recorded95,815 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 VUS
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 95,815 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2025 95,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 89,271 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 84,895 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash-cam fitted ()

Central Front Projected beam image is obviously just met

Nearside Front Disc lipped customer just changed pads

Offside Front Disc lipped customer just changed pads

Fail 7 Oct 2023 84,835 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Disc lipped (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Disc lipped (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash-cam fitted ()

Central Front Projected beam image is obviously just met

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 76,562 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2021 69,811 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/wearing inner & outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2020 64,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn/wearing inner & outer tread

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2019 58,607 miles

Nearside Rear shock weeping

alloys scuffed

oil was very very low

Pass 6 Apr 2018 52,562 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

TYRE SIZE 245-45-17

Pass 7 Apr 2017 47,279 miles

Nearside front tyre on legal limit

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

TYRE SIZE 225-45-17 FRONT

TYRE SIZE 245-45-17 REAR

Pass 29 Mar 2016 41,550 miles

front tyres cut on sidewall

Pass 30 Mar 2015 36,673 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 31,316 miles

n/s wiper smearing slightly on edge

Pass 5 Apr 2013 24,023 miles

front tyres worn on iner edges

serface cracking in tread on all 4 tyres

Pass 5 Mar 2012 21,796 miles

all four tyres cracking in between tread showing signs of deterioration

Pass 23 Feb 2011 20,023 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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DU08 VUS is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DU08 VUS, 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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DU08 VUS is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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