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DE08 BLZ

2008 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

154,958 mi
Last recorded154,958 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 BLZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 154,958 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 154,821 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 154,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp poor output

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear both (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 154,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp poor output

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear both (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 May 2020 151,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm x stepping out on inner [245/45/17] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm x stepping out on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine x sill x under covers fitted / corrosion on rear sub frame / corrosion on suspension units / front plate damaged / chip on screen

slight oil leak / corrosion on front discs / damage to o/s/f wing / slight play in steering colume

Fail 6 May 2020 151,915 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm x stepping out on inner [245/45/17] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm x stepping out on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine x sill x under covers fitted / corrosion on rear sub frame / corrosion on suspension units / front plate damaged / chip on screen

slight oil leak / corrosion on front discs / damage to o/s/f wing / slight play in steering colume

Pass 16 Aug 2018 137,766 miles

no emissions detected at time of test

Fail 16 Aug 2018 137,766 miles

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

no emissions detected at time of test

Pass 8 Aug 2017 125,095 miles

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

engine covers fitted and under trays fitted obscuring view to some testable components

Fail 8 Aug 2017 125,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine covers fitted and under trays fitted obscuring view to some testable components

Pass 15 Jul 2016 115,313 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 30 May 2015 107,530 miles

exhaust emissions too low to obtain a metered reading

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 13 May 2014 95,687 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Screw in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 13 May 2014 95,687 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Screw in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 May 2013 85,441 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2013 85,441 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2012 74,985 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2011 63,288 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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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DE08 BLZ is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DE08 BLZ, 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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DE08 BLZ is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 30 March 2008.

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