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EA08 MWM

2008 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,029 mi
Last recorded137,029 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 MWM
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 137,029 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 130,861 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

engine covers and sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2023 97,255 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 129,234 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2022 120,302 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 112,122 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 102,188 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 102,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45 R17 91W (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 73,415 miles

Rear inner brake pads appear low.

Fail 2 Apr 2019 73,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

NSR tyre valve perished.

Rear inner brake pads appear low.

Pass 21 Apr 2018 56,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 245/45 17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 245/45 17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 42,471 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 27,678 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 24,366 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 20,450 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 16,685 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 13,881 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 10,911 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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EA08 MWM 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 83.3%.

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 EA08 MWM, 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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EA08 MWM is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 19 April 2008.

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