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GY08 VOF

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

85,049 mi
Last recorded85,049 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 VOF
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 85,049 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 83,020 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 80,764 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 77,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 75,313 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 73,701 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 71,713 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 69,504 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 56,427 miles

Rear pads getting low

Pass 31 May 2016 54,427 miles

all tyres wearing on edges

brakes squeal when applied

Pass 1 Jun 2015 48,510 miles

front discs lipped

rear pads squealing

Pass 29 May 2014 40,739 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 40,736 miles

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

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

both rear pads very low

Pass 30 May 2013 33,343 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 26,932 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 1 Jun 2011 19,643 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 VOF is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VOF, 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 VOF registered?

GY08 VOF is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is GY08 VOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY08 VOF shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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