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BL57 MYC

2008 Lexus IS220

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

183,426 mi
Last recorded183,426 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 MYC
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2022 183,426 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 183,421 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

heatsheild hanging off

Pass 3 Sep 2021 173,392 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 162,819 miles

slight water leak from engine area

Pass 30 Aug 2019 157,262 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes at ends (1.1.11 (c))

windscreen has a chip in zone b

Fail 29 Aug 2019 157,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes at ends (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

windscreen has a chip in zone b

Pass 10 May 2018 154,104 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR IN PLACES (3.6.B.2c)

ENGINE COVER AND UNDER TRAYS ARE FITTED

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 May 2018 154,104 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR IN PLACES (3.6.B.2c)

ENGINE COVER AND UNDER TRAYS ARE FITTED

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking HOSE CLIP LOOSE ADVISE AT TIME OF TEST FUEL LIGHT WAS ON LOW FUEL NO LEAK AT PRS RECHECKS (7.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 154,074 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 151,535 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2017 151,534 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2016 146,413 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR PADS LOW (3.5.1g)

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS HAVE SURFACE RUST

Fail 9 Mar 2016 146,413 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH REAR TYRES 205 / 55 X16V (4.1.E.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR PADS LOW (3.5.1g)

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS HAVE SURFACE RUST

Pass 11 Feb 2015 132,066 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Surface rust on front brake discs

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Feb 2015 132,064 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Surface rust on front brake discs

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2014 116,009 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 116,009 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 100,370 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jan 2013 100,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2012 90,352 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 71,057 miles

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

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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BL57 MYC is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Red with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BL57 MYC, 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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BL57 MYC is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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