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DF57 DSO

2008 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

75,024 mi
Last recorded75,024 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF57 DSO
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 75,024 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 72,704 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 69,947 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 67,710 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 65,717 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 64,199 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 64,199 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect image badly effected due product on lens (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 60,736 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 60,736 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 57,087 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted preventing full visual inspection on some components

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 53,553 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 49,503 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 45,661 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 38,965 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 31,884 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 24,507 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 18,512 miles

o/s/r tyre has a nail in cent of tred

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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DF57 DSO is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 DF57 DSO, 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 DF57 DSO registered?

DF57 DSO is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is DF57 DSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF57 DSO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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