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MT08 SBU

2008 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

27,852 mi
Last recorded27,852 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 SBU
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 27,852 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlight lenses (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 27,852 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlight lenses (4.1.4 (b))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 26,824 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 26,613 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 26,506 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 26,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed rubbed to cords on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2021 26,313 miles

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Jun 2020 25,746 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Valve stem slightly damaged O/S/F, N/S/R and O/S/R (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 24,663 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 23,009 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 22,012 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 9 Mar 2016 20,170 miles

Offside Front wiper blade spit

Pass 17 Mar 2015 18,394 miles

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 26 Mar 2014 16,598 miles

small rips on side walls of both front tyres

Pass 20 Mar 2013 14,526 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside rear tyre tread splitting

Pass 23 Mar 2012 12,314 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 10,342 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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MT08 SBU is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MT08 SBU, 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 MT08 SBU registered?

MT08 SBU is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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