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DV08 FPF

2008 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

152,355 mi
Last recorded152,355 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 FPF
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 152,355 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 127,293 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 108,619 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 104,893 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 99,654 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 98,155 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 95,368 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 92,778 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 90,062 miles

engine covers and undertrays fittede preventing full inspection

n/s/f tyre heavily worn on edges. advise immediate replacement

n/s/r tyre tread on legal limit [1.6mm]. advise immediate replacement

o/s/r tyre tread low [2mm] advise replacement

Fail 24 Mar 2017 90,062 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 55% (3.7.B.5b)

engine covers and undertrays fittede preventing full inspection

n/s/f tyre heavily worn on edges. advise immediate replacement

n/s/r tyre tread on legal limit [1.6mm]. advise immediate replacement

o/s/r tyre tread low [2mm] advise replacement

Pass 25 Mar 2016 86,992 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

n/s/r tyre tread low [2mm] and perishing

o/s/r tyre tread low [2mm] and perishing

slight imbalance on front brakes

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 6 Mar 2015 83,802 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2015 83,802 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 80,579 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 74,382 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 26 Mar 2012 57,864 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 41,400 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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DV08 FPF is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Black 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 DV08 FPF, 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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DV08 FPF is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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