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GU08 MFA

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,463 mi
Last recorded134,463 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 134,463 miles

General underbody corrosion - rear subframe, inner sills and brake pipes.

Fail 6 Sep 2025 134,462 miles

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))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 133,555 miles

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))

Pass 28 Aug 2023 124,174 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 20 Aug 2022 117,302 miles

Front Wipers slightly smearing.

Pass 3 Sep 2021 106,816 miles

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))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 99,222 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 90,583 miles

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))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 80,143 miles

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))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 80,132 miles

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))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 68,065 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad is on the legal limit advise change asap (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 68,065 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 54,611 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 49,092 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2016 49,092 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing locking unit missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2015 37,183 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 49,069 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 25,232 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 25,222 miles

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)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 23,886 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 20,078 miles

Front tyres worn low on inner edge.

Pass 4 Apr 2011 14,694 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 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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