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FA57 LXS

2008 Lexus Is F

White Petrol 4969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,764 mi
Last recorded98,764 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is F67,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA57 LXS
MakeLexus
ModelIs F
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,969cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 98,764 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 98,764 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 90,230 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 83,495 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 74,726 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 68,441 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2021 68,441 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 65,459 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 58,550 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 56,889 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 55,275 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 54,020 miles

Rear Exhaust brackets corroded.

Pass 29 Jul 2015 51,043 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 43,541 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 33,895 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 32,386 miles

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

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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FA57 LXS is a 2008 Lexus Is F in White with a 4,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FA57 LXS, 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 FA57 LXS registered?

FA57 LXS is a 2008 Lexus Is F, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is FA57 LXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA57 LXS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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