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VU08 JKX

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

104,447 mi
Last recorded104,447 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 JKX
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 104,447 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 97,708 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 93,496 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 87,888 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 85,993 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))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 83,817 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 82,015 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 78,371 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 75,015 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 75,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 62,888 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 49,841 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 39,263 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 33,059 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front number plate is damaged.

O/S/F tyre is bald on inner edge.

Pass 22 Feb 2013 27,722 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 19,294 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 14,202 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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VU08 JKX 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 94.1%.

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 VU08 JKX, 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 VU08 JKX registered?

VU08 JKX is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is VU08 JKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU08 JKX shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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