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GY08 JSX

2008 Lexus Is F

Black Petrol 4969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

182,012 mi
Last recorded182,012 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is F67,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 JSX
MakeLexus
ModelIs F
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,969cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 182,012 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 174,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 163,284 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 152,927 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 139,381 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 139,126 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking leaking where brake hose joins calliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 124,493 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 110,863 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 101,975 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 88,178 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 77,841 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 72,593 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside

Pass 6 Mar 2015 67,136 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 62,214 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 61,817 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 42,953 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 27,288 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 18,832 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)

o/s/f tyre has cut 20mm long deep enough to reach ply advise renewal.

How Reliable is the Lexus Is F?

Based on 3,311 MOT tests across 285 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
4,933
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 59
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 20
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12
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GY08 JSX is a 2008 Lexus Is F in Black with a 4,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Lexus Is F models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 67,763 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Lexus Is F fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY08 JSX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was GY08 JSX registered?

GY08 JSX is a 2008 Lexus Is F, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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The MOT history for GY08 JSX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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