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SM08 HUZ

2008 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

123,557 mi
Last recorded123,557 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 HUZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 123,557 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front sill damaged

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

surface corrosion on various suspension age related

Fail 1 Apr 2026 123,557 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front sill damaged

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

surface corrosion on various suspension age related

Pass 21 Feb 2025 120,529 miles

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2025 120,511 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2024 113,986 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 109,703 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 109,701 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 104,816 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 98,339 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2021 98,338 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 96,167 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 89,384 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2019 89,384 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 80,761 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 71,471 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 68,884 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 64,777 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 56,199 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 44,103 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 44,103 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 39,049 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sills have covers fitted

slight wear on nearside front tyre outer edge

Fail 28 Jun 2012 39,049 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sills have covers fitted

slight wear on nearside front tyre outer edge

Pass 27 Apr 2011 27,698 miles

offside rear tyre perished in tread area

Pass 20 Jan 2011 24,663 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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SM08 HUZ is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SM08 HUZ, 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 SM08 HUZ registered?

SM08 HUZ is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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