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KE08 EPU

2008 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

167,083 mi
Last recorded167,083 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE08 EPU
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 167,083 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 May 2025 166,964 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2024 163,703 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 159,089 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 159,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 May 2022 155,093 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded pipe next to filler pipe ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 May 2022 155,093 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/45 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded pipe next to filler pipe ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 May 2021 145,604 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears close ton 2mm warning bars (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 May 2021 145,604 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears close ton 2mm warning bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2020 139,236 miles

long travel on parking brake leaver

Fail 27 May 2020 139,236 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

long travel on parking brake leaver

Pass 8 Jan 2019 126,404 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases o/s rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

all brake discs rusting

long travel on parking brake leaver

Pass 24 Oct 2017 118,079 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 118,079 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 95,917 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 95,917 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 71,623 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2015 71,623 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn unevenly (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 54,835 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 54,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 41,267 miles

n/s/f alloy wheel slightly mishapen on inner part of rim

oil level on MIN

Pass 2 Aug 2012 32,647 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 26,566 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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KE08 EPU is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 KE08 EPU, 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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KE08 EPU is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 22 August 2008.

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