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EY08 URE

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

175,349 mi
Last recorded175,349 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 URE
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 175,349 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 175,349 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 166,751 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 162,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 158,783 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2022 154,235 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 146,727 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 136,125 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 126,213 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 124,756 miles

Engine bay covered up by covers, unable to see components.

Fail 27 Mar 2018 124,735 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine bay covered up by covers, unable to see components.

Pass 1 Mar 2017 114,127 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 100,549 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 87,991 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 74,231 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 61,635 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 48,692 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 33,305 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 URE is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 URE, 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 URE registered?

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

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