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GY08 JKZ

2008 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,830 mi
Last recorded156,830 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 JKZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 156,830 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Dec 2023 154,931 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 144,454 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 133,942 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 126,667 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 120,498 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 120,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 114,416 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front wipers smeary

Pass 18 Dec 2017 107,272 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2017 107,272 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 102,997 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 84,729 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 64,192 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2014 64,192 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 45,671 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 22,558 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 17,540 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 9,136 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 JKZ is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GY08 JKZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY08 JKZ registered?

GY08 JKZ is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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The MOT history for GY08 JKZ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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