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EC08 EWC

2008 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

202,551 mi
Last recorded202,551 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEC08 EWC
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 202,551 miles

Front Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 191,398 miles
Pass 1 May 2023 179,319 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 167,221 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2021 155,496 miles

Nearside Front 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 5 May 2021 155,496 miles

Front Position lamp missing both sides. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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 16 May 2020 144,167 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 130,305 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 116,215 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 102,606 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 91,525 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 85,672 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 77,396 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 68,004 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 66,342 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 60,007 miles

side seal cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2011 54,997 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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EC08 EWC is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 EC08 EWC, 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 EC08 EWC registered?

EC08 EWC is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is EC08 EWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EC08 EWC shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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