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MJ08 UMZ

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,990 mi
Last recorded98,990 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 UMZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2025 98,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 93,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 84,489 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 75,331 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has cuts on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 70,839 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 66,902 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 62,805 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 56,807 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 51,643 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 50,183 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 45,071 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 41,205 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 37,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

r/n/s tyre tread low on edges,deep cracking on tread and slight wall damage

Pass 2 May 2013 30,255 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2012 23,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre sidewall cracking but not exposing reinforcement

Pass 6 May 2011 17,566 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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MJ08 UMZ is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Blue 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 MJ08 UMZ, 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 MJ08 UMZ registered?

MJ08 UMZ is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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