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WF08 CYE

2008 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

125,553 mi
Last recorded125,553 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 CYE
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 125,553 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 120,095 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 113,167 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 107,555 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 102,306 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 97,868 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 93,126 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 87,754 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 81,490 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 72,180 miles

Nearside Front tyre wear on inside edges

Fail 23 Mar 2017 72,180 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside wall of tyre (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre wear on inside edges

Pass 15 Mar 2016 61,147 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 54,466 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 46,226 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2013 33,650 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 33,650 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 29,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 29,660 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 22,458 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has curb damage to outer side wall

o/s/f tyre has curb damage to outer side wall

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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WF08 CYE is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WF08 CYE, 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

How do I check the history of WF08 CYE?

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What year was WF08 CYE registered?

WF08 CYE is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is WF08 CYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF08 CYE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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