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MX08 WMU

2008 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

114,952 mi
Last recorded114,952 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX08 WMU
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 114,952 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 109,065 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 100,228 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 87,712 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 87,712 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 80,212 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 69,306 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 54,163 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 49,359 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 46,651 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 43,489 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 39,440 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 35,173 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 29,049 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 28,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 23,931 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 19,712 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 19,703 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 14,508 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

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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MX08 WMU is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MX08 WMU, 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 MX08 WMU registered?

MX08 WMU is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is MX08 WMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX08 WMU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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