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WJ08 BTU

2008 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

100,186 mi
Last recorded100,186 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2026 100,186 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

underside corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2025 99,114 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 97,938 miles

SURFACE CORROSION TO BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS

Pass 8 Mar 2023 95,122 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 95,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 92,029 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 88,258 miles

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

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

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))

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

o-s & n-s rear tyres tread depth only 2mm, legal minimum1.6mm

slight lag n-s front brake

Pass 3 Mar 2020 85,644 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 78,506 miles

rear underside has some surface corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2018 71,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 63,386 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 55,713 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 48,464 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 40,304 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 33,538 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 27,608 miles

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

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

both front brake disc's worn(lipped)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 19,296 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 BTU is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 WJ08 BTU, 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 BTU registered?

WJ08 BTU is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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The MOT history for WJ08 BTU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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