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GR57 BVO

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

107,955 mi
Last recorded107,955 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR57 BVO
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 107,955 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 102,941 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2022 102,850 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 98,350 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 98,026 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 88,208 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 77,912 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 70,553 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 70,553 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 64,036 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 56,949 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 56,843 miles

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

Engine covers and under-trays fitted.

Washer jet operation poor but still provides sufficient water to screen.

Pass 20 Aug 2015 51,029 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 47,807 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 45,560 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2012 32,467 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2011 17,952 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 14,259 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 10,591 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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GR57 BVO is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Blue 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 GR57 BVO, 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 GR57 BVO registered?

GR57 BVO is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 23 January 2008.

Is GR57 BVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR57 BVO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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