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BG08 ZFA

2008 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,526 mi
Last recorded123,526 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 ZFA
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 123,526 miles

chip in windscreen

damage to nearside rear reflector

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 23 Jun 2026 123,526 miles

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

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

chip in windscreen

damage to nearside rear reflector

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 19 May 2025 118,761 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 May 2024 104,571 miles

Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH SIDES (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2024 104,559 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH SIDES (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 102,735 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 101,724 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 100,050 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 98,278 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres very badly worn on edges - Advise immediate replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Small chip in nearside lower windscreen

Fail 29 Oct 2019 98,278 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres very badly worn on edges - Advise immediate replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Small chip in nearside lower windscreen

Pass 15 Nov 2018 91,670 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 84,120 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers cover sill and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some items

rear tyres wearing on outer edges 205/55R16

Pass 7 Nov 2016 70,936 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 62,040 miles

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 53,488 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 48,940 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 42,787 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 33,028 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 ZFA is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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