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RJ08 UBU

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,985 mi
Last recorded94,985 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 UBU
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2026 94,985 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2025 94,534 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 90,563 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 86,616 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 82,480 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 76,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 73,406 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 69,950 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 64,540 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 59,627 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 57,183 miles

engine and undercovers fitted to vehicle

Pass 14 Nov 2015 54,004 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 50,271 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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 46,641 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 43,421 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 33,357 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 19,932 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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RJ08 UBU 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 100%.

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 RJ08 UBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJ08 UBU registered?

RJ08 UBU is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is RJ08 UBU safe to buy?

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