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GF08 WKH

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

125,058 mi
Last recorded125,058 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 125,058 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 113,713 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 100,091 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 97,465 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Undertray fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2022 97,457 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2020 83,848 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 83,848 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracking in outer edge/shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 74,044 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on edges and cracking both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracked (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 72,040 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 69,094 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 66,595 miles

handbrake only just passes test

Pass 28 May 2015 62,240 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2014 53,913 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 41,574 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 33,390 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 23,059 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

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
Full Lexus IS250 reliability report

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GF08 WKH is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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