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M111 YUL

2008 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,627 mi
Last recorded76,627 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM111 YUL
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 76,627 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 69,697 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ingress of water (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 65,504 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 64,413 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 64,413 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 60,425 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 60,425 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 54,367 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 54,356 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 52,884 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 49,302 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 45,883 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 40,861 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 32,363 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 27,881 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 25,510 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 22,283 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 22,285 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front tyre low on edges

Pass 12 Mar 2012 18,705 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 14,147 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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M111 YUL is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M111 YUL, 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 M111 YUL registered?

M111 YUL is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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