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GY08 XZN

2008 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

60,534 mi
Last recorded60,534 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 XZN
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 60,534 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 57,202 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 54,947 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 52,611 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 50,216 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 45,840 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 39,181 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 30,901 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jan 2018 24,562 miles

advise both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Jan 2017 22,921 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 20,803 miles

sidewall damage to nearside front tyre but cords not exposed

Pass 23 Jan 2015 18,911 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn more on inside edge

n/s/f tyre slight sidewall damage

Fail 27 Jan 2014 16,630 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn more on edges

sidewall damage n/s/f tyre

Pass 27 Jan 2014 16,630 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn more on edges

sidewall damage n/s/f tyre

Pass 30 Jan 2013 14,148 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight cut in n/s front tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2011 10,742 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 XZN is a 2008 Lexus IS250 in Black 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 XZN, 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 XZN registered?

GY08 XZN is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is GY08 XZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY08 XZN 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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