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EY57 VFR

2008 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

150,846 mi
Last recorded150,846 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY57 VFR
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 150,846 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 143,484 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 129,205 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 Apr 2019 129,198 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Apr 2018 115,065 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 115,065 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 May 2017 111,021 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 111,021 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2016 110,363 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 109,556 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 98,290 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 89,118 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s n/s front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 20 Apr 2012 64,578 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 41,800 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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EY57 VFR is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EY57 VFR, 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 EY57 VFR registered?

EY57 VFR is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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