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GL57 GSY

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

126,768 mi
Last recorded126,768 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 GSY
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 126,768 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 May 2025 123,270 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 119,836 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 115,054 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 109,396 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 104,230 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 101,581 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 31 May 2019 96,673 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 89,526 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 80,255 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 74,092 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 May 2016 74,092 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2015 71,896 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2014 60,112 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 50,376 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 40,052 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 28,881 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 25,984 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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GL57 GSY is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 GL57 GSY, 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 GL57 GSY registered?

GL57 GSY is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 2 January 2008.

Is GL57 GSY safe to buy?

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