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GP08 ZMX

2008 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

173,358 mi
Last recorded173,358 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 ZMX
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 173,358 miles

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

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired both repaire and undesealed (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 163,465 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 155,414 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2024 155,307 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements and rear (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Road wheel fixing missing all four one bolt is missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 141,310 miles

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

Rear Differential noisy

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 141,310 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Differential noisy

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

Fail 21 Dec 2022 140,409 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Differential noisy

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 131,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 131,946 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 120,061 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 120,061 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 113,066 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 100,685 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Jan 2018 88,953 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 17 Jan 2018 88,953 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Jan 2017 74,968 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 74,968 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 54,144 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 49,788 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 43,971 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 38,508 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 38,508 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 32,852 miles

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

Front brake discs wearing thin

Unable to inspect underneath fully due to plastic trims fitted

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 ZMX is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GP08 ZMX, 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 GP08 ZMX registered?

GP08 ZMX is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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