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GU08 DLJ

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

110,654 mi
Last recorded110,654 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 DLJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 110,654 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 105,196 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 98,510 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 92,943 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 87,203 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 87,202 miles

Brake performance not tested due to risk of damaging braking system (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted bottom pin fitted incorrectly (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted bottom pin not fully fitted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2021 80,137 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 75,907 miles

under cover tray/sills/engine/fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2019 71,716 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Apr 2019 71,715 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Mar 2018 64,098 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 55,557 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 53,426 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 47,231 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges .

Pass 4 Feb 2014 40,736 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r reflector damaged

Fail 4 Feb 2014 40,736 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r reflector damaged

Pass 30 Jan 2013 34,827 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

corrosion on rear discs .

Pass 1 Feb 2012 29,259 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 25 Feb 2011 23,805 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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GU08 DLJ 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 84.2%.

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 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 GU08 DLJ, 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 GU08 DLJ registered?

GU08 DLJ is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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