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BF58 FPN

2008 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,185 mi
Last recorded137,185 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 137,185 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 135,254 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

brake pedal travel

Fail 15 Sep 2023 135,254 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction stuck to screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle cannot be fully opened wing damaged (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

brake pedal travel

Pass 15 Sep 2022 131,957 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 131,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2021 131,389 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 131,321 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 128,176 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 128,176 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 123,310 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2018 123,309 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 119,261 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 119,260 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 113,008 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 105,236 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 94,406 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 94,406 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 86,157 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 77,538 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 66,544 miles

plastic trim fitted to both outer sills

plastic under-tray fitted

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
Full Lexus IS220 reliability report

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BF58 FPN is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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