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GP08 AFY

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

106,818 mi
Last recorded106,818 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 AFY
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 106,818 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 102,932 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 99,419 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 95,580 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 92,110 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 83,283 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output front both (visibility) (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 73,663 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 73,615 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2019 50,042 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 44,781 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 38,327 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 31,977 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 27,688 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 27,688 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 17,641 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 16,650 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 11,261 miles

front tyres slightly worn at shoulders

Pass 1 Feb 2011 6,480 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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GP08 AFY 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 88.9%.

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 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 GP08 AFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GP08 AFY registered?

GP08 AFY is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 21 May 2008.

Is GP08 AFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP08 AFY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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