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BJ08 TMO

2008 Lexus Is F

Grey Petrol 4969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,366 mi
Last recorded137,366 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is F67,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 TMO
MakeLexus
ModelIs F
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,969cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 137,366 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 136,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 133,549 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 121,687 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 113,445 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 113,445 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 108,747 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2020 108,747 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 98,065 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 98,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 84,212 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 70,334 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 69,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 59,151 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 47,135 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jun 2014 34,436 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 27,219 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 22,405 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 17,206 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 15,893 miles

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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BJ08 TMO is a 2008 Lexus Is F in Grey with a 4,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BJ08 TMO, 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 BJ08 TMO registered?

BJ08 TMO is a 2008 Lexus Is F, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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