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ML08 CWU

2008 Lexus IS250

Purple Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

69,917 mi
Last recorded69,917 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 CWU
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 69,917 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 69,917 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 69,172 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Sep 2023 68,839 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 68,802 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 68,086 miles

Both headlight poor beam pattern

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 68,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached Marked with chalk (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Both headlight poor beam pattern

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 67,255 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 67,246 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 66,078 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 60,910 miles

number plate lettering not solid black

Pass 31 Mar 2018 54,758 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Front brake pads on 3mm

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm

Offside Rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 23 Mar 2017 48,648 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 44,239 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)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Apr 2015 39,631 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 34,537 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 29,032 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 24,235 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 18,626 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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ML08 CWU is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Purple with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ML08 CWU, 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 ML08 CWU registered?

ML08 CWU is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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