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FE08 WZJ

2008 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

187,162 mi
Last recorded187,162 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 WZJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 187,162 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 158,105 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 157,967 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 132,819 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 130,487 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 119,430 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 119,430 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 May 2018 106,011 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2017 93,913 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 83,703 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 75,464 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 63,150 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 61,091 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 57,055 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Slight movement battery.Sill covers fitted.N/S/F sidewall damaged.No emissions readout 0.02.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Mar 2013 57,055 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Slight movement battery.Sill covers fitted.N/S/F sidewall damaged.No emissions readout 0.02.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2012 52,934 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2011 48,495 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 48,494 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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FE08 WZJ is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FE08 WZJ, 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 FE08 WZJ registered?

FE08 WZJ is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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