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FG08 GNV

2008 Lexus IS250

Bronze Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

82,545 mi
Last recorded82,545 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 GNV
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 82,545 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

slight damage to offside rear wheel arch

Pass 16 Dec 2024 78,158 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Arch damage

Fail 13 Dec 2024 78,125 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing number broken (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Arch damage

Pass 12 Dec 2023 75,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edge (also damaged on outer wall)

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Body damaged

Pass 20 Dec 2022 72,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 69,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also has a nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Body damaged

Pass 6 Jan 2021 66,485 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also damaged on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 66,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also damaged on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 63,430 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 59,473 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 59,473 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 56,066 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jul 2017 56,066 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 52,405 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 52,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 52,399 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 49,263 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 44,198 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 44,198 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 36,217 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 29,944 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 23,249 miles

slight oil misting to o/s/r shock-absorber

Fail 16 Feb 2011 22,817 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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FG08 GNV is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Bronze with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FG08 GNV, 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 FG08 GNV registered?

FG08 GNV is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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