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BJ08 OFH

2008 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

124,804 mi
Last recorded124,804 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 OFH
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 124,804 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 116,398 miles

Front bumper loose n/s

Fail 20 Jul 2023 116,398 miles

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

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

Front bumper loose n/s

Pass 26 Oct 2021 115,556 miles

Brake fluid level below maximum

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 115,152 miles

both front tyres low on edges

Pass 1 May 2019 114,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 114,197 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 110,049 miles

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

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

body damage to offside rear quarter panel and door

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2017 101,612 miles

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall splitting

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2016 98,737 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 28 Dec 2016 98,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged and also worn on edges

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2015 93,161 miles

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

off side front tyre wearing on inside and outside edges

Pass 6 Feb 2015 91,047 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat insecure

offside rear tyre wearing edges

offside wiper slight smearing

Fail 3 Feb 2015 90,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat insecure

offside rear tyre wearing edges

offside wiper slight smearing

Pass 20 Mar 2014 75,044 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Mar 2014 75,043 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear number plate slight deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2013 57,507 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing edge

Pass 27 Mar 2012 44,965 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 27,660 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)

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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BJ08 OFH is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BJ08 OFH, 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 BJ08 OFH registered?

BJ08 OFH is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for BJ08 OFH shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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