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GL08 WFU

2008 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

120,622 mi
Last recorded120,622 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 WFU
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 120,622 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 120,622 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 103,185 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear bumper loose

coolant low

Fail 30 Sep 2024 103,185 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear bumper loose

coolant low

Pass 19 Sep 2023 86,121 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 74,060 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 71,657 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres showing signs of irregular tread wear on inner edge

nearside front tyre has damaged walls [possibly run flat ?]

Pass 7 Jul 2020 70,679 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 66,488 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 66,488 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 62,258 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 57,697 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 52,650 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 46,268 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 38,797 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 31,510 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 31,510 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2012 23,775 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 17,889 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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GL08 WFU is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Silver 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 GL08 WFU, 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 GL08 WFU registered?

GL08 WFU is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 12 July 2008.

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