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GV08 WHA

2008 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

129,157 mi
Last recorded129,157 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 WHA
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 129,157 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2025 123,850 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2025 123,850 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 121,696 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 118,633 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 114,548 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 109,633 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 109,631 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2020 102,891 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Aug 2019 96,734 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 92,000 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 87,036 miles

undershields fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2016 73,967 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 70,081 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 70,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2015 66,544 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 15 May 2014 54,463 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 44,507 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 May 2012 36,047 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 May 2011 26,463 miles

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

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

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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GV08 WHA is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GV08 WHA, 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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GV08 WHA is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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