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GF08 UDP

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

68,809 mi
Last recorded68,809 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 UDP
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 68,809 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 68,809 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 66,972 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 66,972 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 64,724 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 62,652 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 59,425 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 59,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 57,109 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 51,854 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 51,855 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front tyre wearing/worn on edges and deteriorating .

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 47,492 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2017 44,797 miles

front number plate cracked

n/s/front tyre wearing on edges and deteriorating

o/s/front tyre deteriorating & wearing on inner edge

o/s/rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 28 Apr 2016 40,084 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 35,796 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 30,244 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 23,868 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 17,886 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 13,199 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 UDP is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GF08 UDP, 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 UDP registered?

GF08 UDP is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is GF08 UDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF08 UDP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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