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BG08 ZDC

2008 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,540 mi
Last recorded132,540 miles
Recorded on21 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 ZDC
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2022 132,540 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2022 132,450 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 110,400 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Nov 2020 110,400 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Jul 2019 102,651 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Jul 2019 102,651 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 99,396 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 94,325 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 89,116 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 89,116 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 83,097 miles

both frint tyres close to min

both lower suspension arms bushes are split

Fail 18 Jun 2015 83,097 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both frint tyres close to min

both lower suspension arms bushes are split

Pass 16 Jun 2014 74,470 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 68,333 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 59,527 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 43,048 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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BG08 ZDC 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 BG08 ZDC, 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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What year was BG08 ZDC registered?

BG08 ZDC is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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