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GY08 VOA

2008 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

127,162 mi
Last recorded127,162 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 127,162 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2025 118,543 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 118,537 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 111,185 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Nov 2023 111,094 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 107,623 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also cracked and signs of inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2022 107,623 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also cracked and signs of inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 103,281 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 99,608 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 91,098 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 80,897 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))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 76,385 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 72,987 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 70,058 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 65,931 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 65,931 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 56,021 miles

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

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

nearside front seat slightly insecure

Pass 11 Jun 2012 42,056 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 30,922 miles

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

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)

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 VOA is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Grey 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 VOA, 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 VOA registered?

GY08 VOA is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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