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NU08 ZGE

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,767 mi
Last recorded124,767 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 124,767 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 119,543 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe into rear flexi pipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe into rear flexi pipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 119,543 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe into rear flexi pipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe into rear flexi pipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 115,365 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brakepipe into rear flexipipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brakepipe into rear flexipipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Jun 2022 108,258 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

underbody cover fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2021 97,022 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 90,903 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 90,903 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 85,459 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 75,857 miles

Nearside Rear 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 11 Jul 2017 69,071 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 61,553 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Small cuts in tread, no cords/ply visible at time of test.

Pass 30 Jun 2015 51,471 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 44,812 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2013 38,495 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 38,495 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 33,025 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2011 23,369 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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NU08 ZGE is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NU08 ZGE, 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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NU08 ZGE is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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