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FH08 BKU

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,594 mi
Last recorded48,594 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 BKU
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2013 48,594 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear wheel has a slight bind not excessive possible from standing.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 48,594 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear wheel has a slight bind not excessive possible from standing.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2012 46,370 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 34,631 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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FH08 BKU is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FH08 BKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH08 BKU registered?

FH08 BKU is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 13 June 2008.

Is FH08 BKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH08 BKU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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