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EY08 BYN

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

167,560 mi
Last recorded167,560 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 BYN
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 167,560 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front chip on windscreen

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 157,293 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 148,677 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 140,017 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 133,744 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 130,005 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2019 121,541 miles

brake pedal feels spongy , brake performance passed , also investigate of possible seized callipers required.

Pass 11 Jan 2018 111,111 miles

Rear brake pads very low down to 2.0mm

Pass 4 Jan 2017 102,285 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 91,276 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 79,755 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 67,121 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 67,121 miles

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

ADVISE OSF TYRE LOW ON EDGE.

Pass 4 Feb 2013 54,527 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 42,909 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 32,434 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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EY08 BYN 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 EY08 BYN, 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 EY08 BYN registered?

EY08 BYN is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is EY08 BYN safe to buy?

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