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WU58 MUB

2008 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

129,769 mi
Last recorded129,769 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU58 MUB
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 129,769 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 126,315 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear section cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 126,260 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Level sensor bracket broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

Service brake excessively fluctuating Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear section cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 121,191 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 116,033 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 110,972 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 110,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 107,825 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 103,138 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 94,822 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 87,755 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 87,755 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 80,413 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 71,466 miles

vehicle covers fitted hiding some testable components

Pass 14 Jan 2015 70,534 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 65,975 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 61,918 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 61,146 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 56,928 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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WU58 MUB is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WU58 MUB, 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 WU58 MUB registered?

WU58 MUB is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 23 September 2008.

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