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BN08 FOD

2008 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

119,124 mi
Last recorded119,124 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 FOD
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 119,124 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2026 119,124 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 113,129 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 110,166 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 105,138 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 100,274 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 94,041 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 94,041 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 91,257 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 91,204 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2019 82,127 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2019 82,127 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2018 82,042 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 71,568 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 69,725 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 62,936 miles

Nearside Front outer tyre wall cut but not to requirements.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear inner tyre wall perished .

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear inner tyre wall. perished

Offside Rear outer tyre wall cut but not to requirements.

windscreen damaged.

Pass 28 Mar 2015 54,899 miles

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

n/s/f outer tyre wall cut but not to requirements.

Pass 5 Apr 2014 49,135 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge.

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner & outer edges.

windscreen damaged.

Pass 26 Mar 2013 41,450 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2012 34,941 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 27,175 miles

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

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

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)

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 FOD is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FOD, 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 BN08 FOD registered?

BN08 FOD is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is BN08 FOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN08 FOD shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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