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GY08 YCZ

2008 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

85,058 mi
Last recorded85,058 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS25066,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 85,058 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 79,522 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 73,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 65,298 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 59,489 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 53,111 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 46,392 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 40,095 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 5 May 2017 34,105 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 29,785 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 28,137 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 26,549 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2013 23,763 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 23,761 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 18,186 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 13,835 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 YCZ 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 YCZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY08 YCZ registered?

GY08 YCZ is a 2008 Lexus IS250, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is GY08 YCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY08 YCZ 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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