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GR57 DHG

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

78,583 mi
Last recorded78,583 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 78,583 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 75,722 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 72,741 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 67,746 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 63,621 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low on low and perished

rear tyres worn low and perished

Pass 8 Jan 2021 60,528 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear Tyres Worn Close To Wear Indicators (3-4mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Slight Misting Of Oil Around Rear Differential

Pass 22 Jan 2020 57,857 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 53,651 miles

Slight misting of oil around the rear differential.

Pass 1 Feb 2018 49,065 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 44,376 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 40,028 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers

undertrays

Pass 19 Jan 2015 36,390 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2014 33,364 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nail in offside rear tyre

offside & nearside rear tyres cracking

Pass 16 Jan 2014 33,364 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nail in offside rear tyre

offside & nearside rear tyres cracking

Pass 24 Jan 2013 30,095 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside & nearside rear tyres cracking

Pass 31 Jan 2012 27,293 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 23,878 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 DHG is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 GR57 DHG, 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 DHG registered?

GR57 DHG is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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