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EY08 URK

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,847 mi
Last recorded66,847 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 66,847 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2025 66,847 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 62,763 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 62,763 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 57,563 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 57,549 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 52,640 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 2 Aug 2021 48,024 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 44,869 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 40,810 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre outer edge leaking ()

Nearside Front tyre outer wall has some damage

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn smooth

Offside Front tyre wall has some damage

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn smooth

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2018 37,283 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 33,321 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 May 2017 33,321 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front tyre outer wall has some damage

Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing smooth

Offside Front tyre outer wall has some damsage

Offside Front tyre tread perished

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2016 27,931 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some engine side components

item removed from drivers view mirror before test

under tray fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 5 Jun 2015 23,229 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 19,593 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 19,593 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 14,402 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 14,402 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2012 13,277 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 12,188 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 URK is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 URK, 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 URK registered?

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

Is EY08 URK safe to buy?

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