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WJ08 BHU

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

111,981 mi
Last recorded111,981 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 BHU
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 111,981 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 91,708 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 91,576 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 82,493 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 76,760 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 71,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges starting to wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges starting to wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 65,270 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 59,732 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 55,081 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 50,247 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 45,368 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 40,603 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 35,772 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 31,806 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 29,371 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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WJ08 BHU is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WJ08 BHU, 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 WJ08 BHU registered?

WJ08 BHU is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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