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EY08 UPO

2008 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

148,060 mi
Last recorded148,060 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 UPO
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 148,060 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2025 148,060 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 139,890 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 139,887 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Both security pins loose (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 129,829 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 129,829 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 124,670 miles

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))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 124,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 107,435 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 97,578 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2019 84,136 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 74,780 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 64,425 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 50,030 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 50,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner small split in tyre

Pass 29 May 2015 36,772 miles

o/s head lamp low just in spec

Pass 29 May 2014 22,479 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 22,479 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 24,825 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 23,548 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 23,548 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 20,393 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 17,280 miles

both rear tyres treads perishing

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 UPO is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UPO, 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 UPO registered?

EY08 UPO is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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