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GY08 JZU

2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

97,445 mi
Last recorded97,445 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto67,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 JZU
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Se-l Auto
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 97,445 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 95,741 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 94,043 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 94,043 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 91,699 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 89,965 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 89,965 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 88,178 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 86,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 86,760 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 82,810 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 76,024 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 76,024 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 70,477 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 67,229 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 61,204 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 61,204 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 53,459 miles

front discs and pads well worn

rear tyres worn low and perished

Pass 13 May 2013 42,739 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2012 34,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2011 26,097 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto?

Based on 3,880 MOT tests across 254 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
5,666
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 19
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GY08 JZU is a 2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 67,854 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 Is 250 Se-l Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY08 JZU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GY08 JZU registered?

GY08 JZU is a 2008 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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