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WJ08 BNB

2008 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,228 mi
Last recorded62,228 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 BNB
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 62,228 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 62,228 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 55,961 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 49,448 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 49,448 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 43,838 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 39,446 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 39,426 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 39,426 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 33,105 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 18,799 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 16,980 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 16,974 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 15,950 miles

nearside rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 28 Aug 2015 14,360 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 12,455 miles

all four road tyres have radial perish cracking. manafactured 41/07 advise replacing

small split in o/s/f wiper rubber (clearing screen ok)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 10,608 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 9,190 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 7,632 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 6,548 miles

front registration plate deteriorated

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 BNB is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BNB, 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 BNB registered?

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

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