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GF08 EPK

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

134,875 mi
Last recorded134,875 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 EPK
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 134,875 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 127,853 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))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 121,204 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 115,941 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 110,152 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 102,685 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front play detected at steering wheel but not excessive.

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 97,048 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 91,279 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Mar 2019 91,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 85,477 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 80,685 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 71,879 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 71,879 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 60,518 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 53,303 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 53,303 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 43,838 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 34,193 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 8 Mar 2011 24,853 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

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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GF08 EPK is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 GF08 EPK, 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 GF08 EPK registered?

GF08 EPK is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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