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FG08 CAX

2008 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

179,976 mi
Last recorded179,976 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 CAX
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2023 179,976 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 169,317 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2021 142,335 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2MM (205/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 118,852 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 110,220 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 99,626 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 88,907 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Mar 2016 79,605 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 70,711 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2015 70,711 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Mar 2014 61,391 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSF tyre worn on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 52,773 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 52,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 45,165 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Mar 2012 45,164 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2011 34,451 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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FG08 CAX is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FG08 CAX, 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 FG08 CAX registered?

FG08 CAX is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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