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BG08 ZDW

2008 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

131,804 mi
Last recorded131,804 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 ZDW
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 131,804 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 112,492 miles

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

Front Corrosion on suspension components, but not seriously weakened.

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

Rear Corrosion on suspension components, but not seriously weakened.

Undertrays fitted during time of test, unable to fully inspect vehicle.

Pass 23 May 2024 105,933 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE Y SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS / SUBFRAME MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive CHASSIS / SUBFRAME MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 100,938 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 96,286 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 92,215 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 27 May 2021 92,215 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking Fuel clip corroded (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 88,041 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2020 88,041 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 82,910 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 76,101 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nr chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 May 2017 70,184 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 63,696 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 56,643 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 47,983 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 39,722 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 30,402 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 22,201 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 ZDW is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZDW, 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 ZDW registered?

BG08 ZDW is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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