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R500 ULL

2008 Lexus Is F

Grey Petrol 4969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

160,718 mi
Last recorded160,718 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is F67,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 ULL
MakeLexus
ModelIs F
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,969cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 160,718 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 158,894 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 157,234 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))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 155,633 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 150,878 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 148,805 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 147,399 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 147,399 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 143,853 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 139,761 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 131,538 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 128,588 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 125,142 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 121,275 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 108,840 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 108,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2011 78,357 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is F?

Based on 3,311 MOT tests across 285 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
4,933
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 59
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 20
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12
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R500 ULL is a 2008 Lexus Is F in Grey with a 4,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 Lexus Is F models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 67,763 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 F fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R500 ULL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is F typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus Is F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R500 ULL registered?

R500 ULL is a 2008 Lexus Is F, first registered on 5 June 2008.

Is R500 ULL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R500 ULL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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