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BN08 FMY

2008 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,032 mi
Last recorded142,032 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 FMY
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 142,032 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 May 2024 132,963 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all axle/body mounting bush - worn/play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both sides axle to body support rods (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2024 132,961 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all axle/body mounting bush - worn/play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both sides axle to body support rods (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 125,971 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 125,971 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2022 119,468 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 109,282 miles

Underside shields fitted ,engine coverrs fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2021 109,056 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2021 109,056 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2020 102,622 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn. 2x Nails (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2020 102,622 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn. 2x Nails (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2019 88,226 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 75,452 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 65,064 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 55,808 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)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 47,894 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2014 40,301 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 32,330 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

note offside rear tyre worn on inner and outter edges

Pass 20 Mar 2012 27,232 miles

Front brake discs seem slightly worn

Offside rear tyre close to legal limit, cut in tread

Pass 18 Mar 2011 19,981 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre and worn to 2mm

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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BN08 FMY is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BN08 FMY, 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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BN08 FMY is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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