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EY08 UPP

2008 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

39,069 mi
Last recorded39,069 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 UPP
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 39,069 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 37,684 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 36,144 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 36,141 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 35,829 miles

BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHT DIP BEAM IMAGES BECOMING DULL AND DISTORTED.

MANY CUTS ON NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER TYRE WALL.

DEEP SPLITS ON OFFSIDE REAR TYRE.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE NEARLY DOWN TO CORDS AND SPLITS ON TYRE.

Fail 15 Mar 2023 35,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords MANY SPLITS AND CRACKS ON TYRE, DANGEROUS. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHT DIP BEAM IMAGES BECOMING DULL AND DISTORTED.

Nearside Front MANY CUTS ON NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER TYRE WALL.

Offside Front BALD ON INNER EDGE NEARLY DOWN TO CORDS AND SPLITS ON TYRE.

Offside Rear DEEP SPLITS ON OFFSIDE REAR TYRE.

Pass 11 Mar 2022 35,694 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 35,562 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 35,381 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 33,909 miles

n/s/rear tyre deteriorating

o/s/front tyre worn on inner edge and deteriorating

Pass 16 Mar 2018 32,320 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 32,320 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 30,124 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 30,124 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 27,572 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 24,906 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 24,906 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 22,130 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 18,962 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 18,962 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 16,410 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 13,125 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 13,125 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 UPP is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 UPP, 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 UPP registered?

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

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