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GF08 OAD

2008 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

89,047 mi
Last recorded89,047 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 OAD
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 89,047 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 88,593 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 85,248 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 83,027 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 82,203 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 82,203 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall is also excessively deteriorated. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH rear discs are extremely worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 79,689 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 77,699 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 74,126 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2016 70,044 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2015 66,841 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 63,688 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 56,950 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 40,287 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2011 22,704 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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GF08 OAD is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 OAD, 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 OAD registered?

GF08 OAD is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is GF08 OAD safe to buy?

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