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X7 MEY

2008 Lexus Ls

Silver Petrol 4608cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

221,710 mi
Last recorded221,710 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus Ls73,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX7 MEY
MakeLexus
ModelLs
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,608cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 221,710 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2024 218,330 miles

undertrays fitted at the time of test.

Pass 21 Dec 2022 213,286 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Bumper and grill slightly damaged but no sharp edges.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S/F ball joint dust cover split but preventing the ingress of dirt. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F lower arm bushes perishing but not causing excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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))

Oil on minimum.

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

TPMS light on dash showing tyre pressure low

Unable to check boot of vehicle. Due to customer items preventing inspection.

Pass 18 Dec 2021 188,517 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 182,310 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2019 149,468 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 129,728 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 129,726 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 109,685 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 92,507 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 88,811 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 73,757 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Aug 2014 73,757 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jul 2014 73,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2013 63,245 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 51,593 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 46,437 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pad wear warning message displayed on dash

Pass 8 Apr 2011 36,725 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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X7 MEY is a 2008 Lexus Ls in Silver with a 4,608cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X7 MEY, 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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What year was X7 MEY registered?

X7 MEY is a 2008 Lexus Ls, first registered on 3 April 2008.

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