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T121 NMA

2008 Lexus Ls

Blue Petrol 4608cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

186,131 mi
Last recorded186,131 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus Ls73,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT121 NMA
MakeLexus
ModelLs
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,608cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 186,131 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 186,131 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 181,150 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 181,150 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 176,924 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 176,917 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 169,025 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 159,769 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 153,800 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 143,160 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 139,671 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 122,588 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 90,181 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 71,423 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 52,570 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 30,442 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 20,928 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Ls?

Based on 8,968 MOT tests across 722 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
5,537
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
722
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 201
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 72
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 44
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 35
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T121 NMA is a 2008 Lexus Ls in Blue with a 4,608cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2008 Lexus Ls models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 73,757 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 Ls fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T121 NMA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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T121 NMA is a 2008 Lexus Ls, first registered on 3 April 2008.

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