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BJ08 TMZ

2008 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

161,327 mi
Last recorded161,327 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 TMZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 161,327 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 150,451 miles

front and rear suspension components getting corroded

Pass 3 May 2017 143,115 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 2 May 2017 143,105 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Apr 2016 135,501 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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)

Rear seat covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2015 128,685 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 121,756 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 112,131 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 104,777 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 100,070 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 100,070 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 May 2011 94,447 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s frt tyre outeredge worn

Fail 26 May 2011 94,447 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s frt tyre outeredge worn

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 TMZ is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 TMZ, 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 TMZ registered?

BJ08 TMZ is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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