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GJ08 UJN

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

117,897 mi
Last recorded117,897 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 UJN
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 117,897 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively OSR&NSR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 102,171 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective OSF&NSF (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2024 102,171 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective OSF&NSF (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 87,690 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 76,168 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 76,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 65,389 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Nov 2021 65,349 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Oct 2020 60,549 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 51,263 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 47,941 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 44,813 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 41,056 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 41,056 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 37,181 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 33,041 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 28,135 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 23,413 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 18,231 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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GJ08 UJN is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GJ08 UJN, 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 GJ08 UJN registered?

GJ08 UJN is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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