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YYB 965

2008 Lexus Is F

White Petrol 4969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

105,920 mi
Last recorded105,920 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is F67,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYB 965
MakeLexus
ModelIs F
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,969cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 105,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 101,265 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 25 Mar 2024 97,796 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 93,829 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 84,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 84,974 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 79,589 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 75,393 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 70,147 miles

Parking brake travel

Pass 16 Mar 2018 66,830 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 63,952 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 58,941 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 48,378 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 36,686 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 23,985 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 23,585 miles

feont pads worn low

offside front tyre worn low

Pass 24 Nov 2011 13,239 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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YYB 965 is a 2008 Lexus Is F in White with a 4,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YYB 965, 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.

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What year was YYB 965 registered?

YYB 965 is a 2008 Lexus Is F, first registered on 24 October 2008.

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The MOT history for YYB 965 shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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