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BU55 ZED

2008 Lexus Is F

Black Petrol 4968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,088 mi
Last recorded98,088 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is F67,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU55 ZED
MakeLexus
ModelIs F
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,968cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 98,088 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2025 98,088 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 96,261 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 93,605 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 87,445 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 87,425 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 May 2021 84,708 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2020 82,832 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 79,182 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 75,180 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 68,609 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 63,165 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 63,165 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 54,330 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2014 45,995 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 38,510 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 32,237 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 26,495 miles

signs of pitting at inner braking surface of front and rear brake discs

slight brake judder evident <front and rear>

slight damage to sidewall protector of nearside front tyre

some extra wear at very edges of tyres.

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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BU55 ZED is a 2008 Lexus Is F in Black with a 4,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BU55 ZED, 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 BU55 ZED registered?

BU55 ZED is a 2008 Lexus Is F, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is BU55 ZED safe to buy?

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