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BF58 FOA

2008 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,068 mi
Last recorded124,068 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 FOA
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 124,068 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

engine oil level low

Pass 30 Dec 2020 117,749 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2020 117,737 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust heat shield lose

Pass 21 May 2019 91,628 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 91,628 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 71,400 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 64,154 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 52,778 miles

Offside Front noise that requires further investigation

both front tyres are wearing on the edge

both rear tyres getting low

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 23 Jun 2016 52,778 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

both front tyres are wearing on the edge

both rear tyres getting low

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 19 Jun 2015 45,502 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 45,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 38,582 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

both rear tyres on 3mm thread depth

both rear tyres showing signs of cracking on the thread area

noise at front offside that requires dismantling as part of the investigation

Fail 16 Jun 2014 38,582 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

both rear tyres on 3mm thread depth

both rear tyres showing signs of cracking on the thread area

noise at front offside that requires dismantling as part of the investigation

Pass 20 Jun 2013 32,534 miles

nearside headlamp light output slight reduced

Pass 27 Jun 2012 28,005 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 21,499 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS220?

Based on 191,733 MOT tests across 13,812 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,548
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
13,812
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,297
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,226
position lamp(s) not working 1,660
Headlamp aim too low 1,305
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BF58 FOA is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2008 Lexus IS220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 87,155 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 IS220 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF58 FOA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS220 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus IS220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BF58 FOA is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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