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HF08 EWU

2008 Lexus IS250

Bronze Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

126,348 mi
Last recorded126,348 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF08 EWU
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 5 Feb 2026 126,348 miles

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

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view all windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 116,682 miles

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

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 111,151 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 105,397 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 97,050 miles

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 5 Feb 2021 86,195 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2020 76,365 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2019 64,996 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 54,310 miles

complete under covers fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

plastic side skirts fitted preventing full inspection of sills.

Pass 6 Feb 2017 51,999 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 48,521 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 45,870 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2014 42,842 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 37,331 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 30,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 22,182 miles

advise front brake discs worn

advise n/s/f tyre sidewall in poor condition

advise o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

advise parking brake travel

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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HF08 EWU is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Bronze with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HF08 EWU, 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 HF08 EWU registered?

HF08 EWU is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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