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AY57 RKJ

2008 Lexus Is F

White Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2022
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,963 mi
Last recorded108,963 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is F67,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY57 RKJ
MakeLexus
ModelIs F
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 108,963 miles

Front headlamp lenses deteriorated

TPMS lamp on

Fail 6 Jan 2021 108,963 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front both tyres worn on edges 225/35x19

Front headlamp lenses deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm 255/35x19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm 255/35x19 (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS lamp on

coolant leak

Pass 16 Jan 2020 96,511 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 96,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 85,006 miles

BOTH Front Tyres starting to perish.

BOTH Front Tyres worn around inner edges. Suggest Tracking misalignment.

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL Brake Discs slightly worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Factory fitted Engine Covers.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 74,736 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2017 72,722 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp missing not fitted (1.3.2a)

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

How Reliable is the Lexus Is F?

Based on 3,311 MOT tests across 285 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
4,933
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 59
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 20
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12
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AY57 RKJ is a 2008 Lexus Is F in White with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2008 Lexus Is F models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 67,763 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 Is F fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY57 RKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is F typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus Is F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AY57 RKJ registered?

AY57 RKJ is a 2008 Lexus Is F, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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