2008 Lexus IS F 5.0L Petrol · GF08 NNZ

The 2008 Lexus IS F presents a stable and reassuring maintenance trend, with the most recent MOT conducted on 30 August 2025 at 130,056 miles returning a clean pass with zero defects recorded. This marks five consecutive years of advisory-free, defect-free MOT outcomes stretching back to August 2021, indicating consistent mechanical upkeep and no emerging deterioration across braking, suspension, exhaust, or structural systems. The trend is firmly stable, with no evidence of worsening or recurring faults. The mileage accumulation is measured and consistent with typical use for an eighteen-year-old performance saloon. Between September 2021 at 117,550 miles and August 2025 at 130,056 miles, the car covered roughly 12,500 miles over four years, averaging approximately 3,100 miles annually in that window. Earlier years show slightly higher use, with the car adding around 3,900 miles per year between 2022 and 2024. There are no suspicious gaps in the MOT record suggesting long periods of inactivity, nor any sudden spikes in accumulation that would raise concern about neglect or abuse. The annual testing pattern has been regular, with tests consistently booked in late August or early September each year. Despite the clean MOT history, a prospective buyer should still carry out a thorough in-person inspection focused on areas the MOT does not fully stress-test. The IS F's 5.0-litre V8 places significant drivetrain load on engine mounts, gearbox mounts, and differential bushes, which can degrade without triggering an MOT failure. Underbody corrosion around subframes, suspension mounting points, and inner wing seams warrants close examination, particularly given the car's age. Brake condition should be assessed beyond the MOT threshold, as high-performance calipers and discs on this model are prone to uneven wear and binding that may not yet constitute a test failure. Tyre condition and suspension component wear also deserve attention. The IS F runs on low-profile performance tyres that age and degrade faster than standard rubber, and uneven inner edge wear can indicate tracking or bush deterioration not flagged at test. Front lower arm bushes, anti-roll bar links, and rear trailing arm bushes are known wear points on this platform. A pre-purchase inspection by a specialist familiar with Lexus V8 platforms would be prudent, as the clean MOT record, while encouraging, does not guarantee the absence of latent mechanical wear on a performance vehicle of this age and specification.