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FB57 LRU

2008 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

104,848 mi
Last recorded104,848 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB57 LRU
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 104,848 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 90,679 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 85,856 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 80,560 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine idle speed stayed at 1250rpm until emission test and came back normal

Pass 7 Mar 2022 78,769 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 78,769 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 77,185 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 74,860 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 71,434 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre cracking around circumference of inner and outer edges.

Pass 18 May 2017 69,314 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 69,314 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2016 66,305 miles

both front tyre side walls slightly damaged

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 9 May 2016 66,305 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and o/s (8.2.2)

both front tyre side walls slightly damaged

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 May 2015 62,568 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 52,326 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 44,947 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 44,947 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 35,973 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 27,665 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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FB57 LRU is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FB57 LRU, 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 FB57 LRU registered?

FB57 LRU is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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