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GY08 HYO

2008 Lexus Ls

Silver Petrol 4608cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

153,006 mi
Last recorded153,006 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus Ls73,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 HYO
MakeLexus
ModelLs
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,608cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 153,006 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 147,482 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 147,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 141,027 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower Arm Front Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 138,211 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 131,042 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 119,872 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 109,630 miles

Nearside Rear 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 11 Feb 2019 100,942 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 97,685 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 97,685 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing X1 (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 93,801 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 93,800 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort n/s lock 126 o/s 94 (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 90,030 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2015 85,619 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2014 82,018 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 78,053 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 71,189 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)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 53,198 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Ls?

Based on 8,968 MOT tests across 722 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
5,537
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
722
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 201
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 72
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 44
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 35
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GY08 HYO is a 2008 Lexus Ls in Silver with a 4,608cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Lexus Ls models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 73,757 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 Ls fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY08 HYO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Ls typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus Ls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GY08 HYO registered?

GY08 HYO is a 2008 Lexus Ls, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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The MOT history for GY08 HYO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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