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WU08 UEB

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,610 mi
Last recorded110,610 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 110,610 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 110,610 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 107,891 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 106,127 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 104,376 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 101,041 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 101,041 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 96,402 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 96,402 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 88,844 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre Badly Perished/Cracked

Fail 8 May 2019 88,842 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre Badly Perished/Cracked

Pass 10 May 2018 79,730 miles

Rear both tyre getting low

engine cover/undercovers fitted

Fail 8 May 2018 79,730 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear both tyre getting low

engine cover/undercovers fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2017 79,011 miles

engine cover / under covers fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2016 72,477 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 65,245 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 65,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 58,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlight aims on lower limit

Pass 20 Nov 2013 45,009 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 39,992 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 31,957 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 24,260 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 UEB is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 WU08 UEB, 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 WU08 UEB registered?

WU08 UEB is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is WU08 UEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU08 UEB shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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