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FG08 GOE

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,863 mi
Last recorded126,863 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 GOE
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 126,863 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2026 126,863 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 120,612 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both sides inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all front to rear underbody and suspension components and metal pipes all covered in thick black substance

under trays and sill covers both sides

Pass 14 Dec 2023 116,409 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Pass 29 Nov 2022 112,739 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 109,047 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded to filler neck ()

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

Fail 11 Dec 2021 109,036 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded to filler neck ()

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 106,904 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 63,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2019 105,104 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 103,934 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2018 103,934 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2017 93,654 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 83,218 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 83,218 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 74,401 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 65,710 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 May 2014 65,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 May 2013 53,457 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 41,502 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 May 2011 30,748 miles

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 GOE is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GOE, 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 GOE registered?

FG08 GOE is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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