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BFZ 818

2008 Lexus Is 220D

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

154,441 mi
Last recorded154,441 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 220D91,868 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFZ 818
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 154,441 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 151,554 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 147,767 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 147,733 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 143,002 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2021 138,871 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 127,230 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 122,077 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 114,178 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 220D?

Based on 8,747 MOT tests across 978 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
7,763
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
978
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 104
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 95
position lamp(s) not working 70
Headlamp aim too low 59
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BFZ 818 is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Lexus Is 220D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 91,868 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 220D fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BFZ 818, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 220D typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus Is 220D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BFZ 818 registered?

BFZ 818 is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is BFZ 818 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFZ 818 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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