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General underbody corrosion - rear subframe, inner sills and brake pipes.
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected caliper body fouling brake disc on inner surface (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted both sides only half of pad in contact with disc suspect wrong discs or wrong calipers fitted at rear (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails and inner sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both fronts. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge and has a small piece of metal in. (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front wipers slightly smearing
Front Wipers slightly smearing.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on the inner egde (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on the inner egde (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front 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))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad is on the legal limit advise change asap (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad is on the legal limit advise change asap (3.5.1g)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear child seat fitted
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing locking unit missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Rear child seat fitted
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
advise the n/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
advise the n/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Offside Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front tyres worn low on inner edge.
How Reliable is the Lexus IS250?
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GU08 MFA is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 GU08 MFA, 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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GU08 MFA is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 7 April 2008.
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