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RF08 YUL

2008 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,704 mi
Last recorded131,704 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 YUL
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 131,704 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 124,642 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 121,786 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 121,777 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2023 118,370 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 110,722 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides Slightly Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Wipers Smeary

Pass 4 Oct 2021 104,278 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Oct 2020 100,004 miles

Engine cover and under-tray fitted not allowing full inspection on some components.

Pass 6 Apr 2019 92,275 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under body and sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2018 86,883 miles

child seat fitted cover fitted

Fail 9 Apr 2018 86,883 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

child seat fitted cover fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2017 80,339 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 80,333 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 78,708 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 73,482 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 66,427 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing bold inner edge

Offside front tyre wearing bold inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2013 55,698 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges.

o/s/f tyre low

Fail 26 Jun 2013 55,698 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges.

o/s/f tyre low

Pass 30 Jun 2012 45,344 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 34,801 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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RF08 YUL is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RF08 YUL, 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 RF08 YUL registered?

RF08 YUL is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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