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GY08 GYD

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

51,030 mi
Last recorded51,030 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 GYD
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 51,030 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 50,145 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 49,363 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 49,362 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2022 48,807 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 48,109 miles

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))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 47,202 miles

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))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 47,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 45,672 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 44,004 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 40,516 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 35,653 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 32,089 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 32,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

advise front brake discs heavily lipped

Pass 13 Dec 2014 28,895 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)

nearside rear tyre have cracks around the full circumfrence of tread

Pass 13 Dec 2013 26,007 miles

Both Rear Tyres Have Cracks The Full Circumference Of The Tyre Tread

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

Small Cut To Offside Front Tyre

Fail 12 Dec 2013 26,001 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both Rear Tyres Have Cracks The Full Circumference Of The Tyre Tread

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

Small Cut To Offside Front Tyre

Pass 7 Dec 2012 22,816 miles

advise o/s/f tyre cut in outer wall

Pass 12 Dec 2011 20,682 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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GY08 GYD is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GY08 GYD, 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 GY08 GYD registered?

GY08 GYD is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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