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FB57 LSF

2008 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

155,779 mi
Last recorded155,779 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 155,779 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 154,243 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2024 154,235 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Engine management light on - first used before July 1st 2008

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2023 150,233 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 143,806 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 142,676 miles

Nearside Front drop link slight play

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

under body covers fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2019 138,785 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

rear inner sill / floor corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2018 123,350 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 122,540 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 108,646 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 96,619 miles

engine cover fitted limiting checks

under covers fitted limiting checks

Fail 15 Oct 2016 96,619 miles

Headlamp aim too low offside & near side (1.8)

engine cover fitted limiting checks

under covers fitted limiting checks

Pass 9 Oct 2015 84,176 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 84,176 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 66,934 miles

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

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

unable to test n/s/r seatbelt fully due to childseat fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2013 58,948 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OSF tyre sidewall deteriorated

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2012 47,628 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 30,461 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 LSF is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FB57 LSF, 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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FB57 LSF is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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