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YK08 UZY

2008 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

90,491 mi
Last recorded90,491 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 UZY
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 90,491 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 90,442 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 83,886 miles

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

rear seats belts not tested due to child seats fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2021 78,739 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 76,582 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 72,372 miles

small cut in o/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 16 Feb 2018 68,232 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 64,257 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 59,690 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 54,801 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 49,220 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2013 43,169 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 36,988 miles

wipers smearing windscreen

Pass 17 Feb 2011 27,175 miles

front tyres badly scrubbed on edges

rear tyres low on edges

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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YK08 UZY is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YK08 UZY, 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 YK08 UZY registered?

YK08 UZY is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YK08 UZY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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