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GD57 AYL

2008 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

166,876 mi
Last recorded166,876 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD57 AYL
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 166,876 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BORDERLINE !!!! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 154,071 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 143,417 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Jan 2022 134,190 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 126,799 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 121,877 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 112,264 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 102,024 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 94,098 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016
Pass 7 Jan 2015 75,447 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 66,849 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 58,374 miles

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

Oil leak from rear diff

Fail 27 Dec 2012 58,371 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak from rear diff

Pass 8 Nov 2011 49,054 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 44,503 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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GD57 AYL is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GD57 AYL, 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 GD57 AYL registered?

GD57 AYL is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 11 February 2008.

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