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NU08 TFN

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

52,036 mi
Last recorded52,036 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 TFN
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 52,036 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear axle showing signs of corrosion

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 51,045 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 45,440 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 45,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2021 42,023 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 42,023 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2020 38,515 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 34,873 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 33,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 29,997 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 27,373 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

n/s/f tyre small lump and rubber deteriating

Pass 20 Mar 2015 24,158 miles

NSF and OSF and NSR tyre showing cracks in tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2014 19,954 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 17,243 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 18,353 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 18,353 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 10,648 miles

found very slight cracking of rubber between tread pattern

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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NU08 TFN is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NU08 TFN, 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 NU08 TFN registered?

NU08 TFN is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for NU08 TFN shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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