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EX08 EHO

2008 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

141,934 mi
Last recorded141,934 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 EHO
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 141,934 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

rear tyres different size to front axle

Fail 29 Mar 2021 141,740 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

rear tyres different size to front axle

Pass 19 Mar 2020 130,591 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 130,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 123,612 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

front tyres different size to rear axle

Fail 28 Mar 2019 123,439 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

front tyres different size to rear axle

Pass 23 Mar 2018 109,333 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 109,323 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 90,962 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 90,962 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 75,173 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 75,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 58,021 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 57,928 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Tyres fitted to the front of the vehicle are larger than the tyres fitted to the rear

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Mar 2014 50,401 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 43,616 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 36,094 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 28,358 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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EX08 EHO 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 61.1%.

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 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 EX08 EHO, 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 EX08 EHO registered?

EX08 EHO is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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