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GU08 MCH

2008 Lexus Is F

Black Petrol 4969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

110,160 mi
Last recorded110,160 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is F67,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 MCH
MakeLexus
ModelIs F
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,969cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 110,160 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 107,010 miles

Nearside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 14 Jun 2023 102,833 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 91,919 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 77,225 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 77,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 May 2020 68,139 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 68,136 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2019 60,610 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 57,012 miles

Nearside Rear slight cracking tyre tread

Offside Rear tyre tread slightly cracked

Fail 15 May 2018 57,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre tread very badly cracked

Nearside Rear slight cracking tyre tread

Offside Front tyre tread very badly cracked

Offside Rear tyre tread slightly cracked

Pass 31 May 2017 54,783 miles

front tyres starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 May 2016 52,650 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 50,556 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 50,556 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2014 47,078 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 41,483 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 36,055 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 26,276 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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GU08 MCH is a 2008 Lexus Is F in Black with a 4,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GU08 MCH, 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 GU08 MCH registered?

GU08 MCH is a 2008 Lexus Is F, first registered on 18 April 2008.

Is GU08 MCH safe to buy?

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