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WU08 UDB

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

47,399 mi
Last recorded47,399 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 UDB
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 47,399 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 44,489 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 42,708 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 41,661 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 38,954 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 38,954 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 38,954 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 37,811 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 36,912 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 35,481 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 33,700 miles

Front front tyres perishing and worn on inner edges

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 32,924 miles

front tyres cracking on outer shoulders

Pass 10 Mar 2016 31,733 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 31,733 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 29,233 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 25,993 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2013 17,414 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 14,161 miles

nearside front tyre inner+ outer edge wearing low

offside front tyre inner edge wearing low

Pass 15 Mar 2011 10,597 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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WU08 UDB is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 WU08 UDB, 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 WU08 UDB registered?

WU08 UDB is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is WU08 UDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU08 UDB shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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