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EK08 KUX

2008 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,873 mi
Last recorded140,873 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 KUX
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 140,873 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ***inner edge bald*** (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ***ns/os inner brake pads*** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 122,379 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ***inner brake pad*** (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade streaking[WBBS0022]

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ***inner brake pad*** (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 122,379 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing ***New split pin fitted to lower ball joint[castle-ated nut]*** (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ***inner brake pad*** (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade streaking[WBBS0022]

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ***inner brake pad*** (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 109,413 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 109,413 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2015 100,908 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 94,735 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Apr 2014 94,735 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2013 91,595 miles

Emissions too clean to test.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2012 85,755 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 75,053 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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EK08 KUX is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EK08 KUX, 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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EK08 KUX is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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