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BT57 TCO

2008 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

130,327 mi
Last recorded130,327 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 TCO
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 130,327 miles

Front both suspension arms rear bushes slightly cracked

Pass 8 Mar 2025 116,924 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 110,086 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2024 110,086 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 104,532 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 93,694 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 87,957 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 82,231 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 82,231 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 66,375 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 60,161 miles

Nearside Front 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 2 Dec 2016 52,533 miles

Both front tyres cracking

Pass 2 Dec 2015 52,547 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 47,440 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 41,622 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 36,191 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 29,918 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 22,339 miles

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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BT57 TCO is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BT57 TCO, 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 BT57 TCO registered?

BT57 TCO is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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