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FG08 CVY

2008 Lexus IS220

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

48,422 mi
Last recorded48,422 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 CVY
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 48,422 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 46,317 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 45,735 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 45,100 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 44,648 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 44,647 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both os/ns lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 44,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 43,357 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 42,163 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 41,572 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 40,971 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 39,918 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 38,319 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 38,319 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 36,804 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 33,985 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2011 30,413 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 CVY is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Red with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 CVY, 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 CVY registered?

FG08 CVY is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 18 May 2008.

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