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KL08 OZE

2008 Lexus Is F

Grey Petrol 4969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

178,700 mi
Last recorded178,700 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is F67,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL08 OZE
MakeLexus
ModelIs F
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,969cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 178,700 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 165,669 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 154,187 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 146,642 miles

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))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 137,685 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 130,133 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 130,133 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 119,140 miles

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

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

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))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 119,140 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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 Jun 2018 110,487 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 99,396 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 91,066 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 88,206 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2015 86,181 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres worn uneven

small cuts in all tyres

Fail 5 Mar 2015 86,181 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front tyres worn uneven

small cuts in all tyres

Pass 24 Feb 2014 77,613 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2014 77,613 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2013 68,334 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre tread starting to "peal".

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2012 51,566 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 51,564 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 52,266 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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KL08 OZE is a 2008 Lexus Is F in Grey with a 4,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KL08 OZE, 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 KL08 OZE registered?

KL08 OZE is a 2008 Lexus Is F, first registered on 9 April 2008.

Is KL08 OZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL08 OZE shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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