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WJ08 BCY

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,639 mi
Last recorded79,639 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 BCY
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 79,639 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2018 79,639 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 79,055 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 67,771 miles

Central Rear seat belt locking mechanism hard to secure

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

under tray/engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Mar 2016 51,549 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s/f (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and o/s/f inner edges wear (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/f worn thin (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread area

Pass 30 Mar 2015 35,151 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 30,589 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 25,696 miles

n/s/f tyre cut in side wall but not showing cords.

Pass 15 Feb 2012 21,324 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 15,411 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre has damage to rubbing strip

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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WJ08 BCY is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 WJ08 BCY, 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 WJ08 BCY registered?

WJ08 BCY is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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