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LM08 CUU

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

128,576 mi
Last recorded128,576 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 CUU
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 128,576 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 119,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 114,318 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 109,381 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 102,418 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Castor bushes NS & OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 95,933 miles

Front Both front shock absorber dust gaiters split

Front Both front suspension caster bushes split

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 91,653 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components, engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 9 Jul 2019 86,056 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components, engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 9 Jul 2019 86,056 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components, engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 16 Jul 2018 78,503 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear reflector cracked

both front tyres wearing bald inner edges

Pass 28 Jun 2017 71,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

front discs worn & lipped

Pass 19 Jul 2016 64,615 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 52,908 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 43,056 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracks in n/s/r tyre tread dephs .

front tyres worn on edges ..

small stone chips on screen .

Pass 3 Apr 2013 35,011 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

front discs lipped .

n/s/f tyre outer wall has small cuts .

small stone chips on screen .

Pass 17 Apr 2012 27,552 miles

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

small cuts in n/s/f tyre outer wall .

Pass 19 Apr 2011 21,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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LM08 CUU is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LM08 CUU, 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 LM08 CUU registered?

LM08 CUU is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is LM08 CUU safe to buy?

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