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GP08 ZMZ

2008 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

54,879 mi
Last recorded54,879 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2024 54,879 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside rear low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 continental (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2024 54,879 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside rear low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 continental (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Driver side knee squib open circuit (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 44,349 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 44,285 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 43,911 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads 80 % worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 41,063 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 39,826 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 37,703 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 35,173 miles

Rear Both Tyres cracking inner wall

Pass 27 Jun 2016 33,209 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 29,946 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 27,789 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 23,506 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 18,706 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 15,029 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 ZMZ is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 ZMZ, 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 ZMZ registered?

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

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