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FG08 HZH

2008 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,792 mi
Last recorded147,792 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 HZH
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 147,792 miles

under trays and sill trays fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2020 144,680 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 142,332 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 137,380 miles

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

front suspension arms getting corroded

rear chassis rails/subframe mounting points getting corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2018 137,380 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body panel insecure bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

front suspension arms getting corroded

rear chassis rails/subframe mounting points getting corroded

Pass 31 May 2017 128,298 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 111,137 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

NSR bumper has accident damage.

Fail 1 Apr 2015 111,137 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

NSR bumper has accident damage.

Pass 27 Mar 2014 88,971 miles

Both front tyres wearing more on edges, some parts devoid of tread. (Outside measured area)

Both rear tyres wearing close to legal limit, and tread appears to be separating across the tyre. No plies visible.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 88,968 miles

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Both front tyres wearing more on edges, some parts devoid of tread. (Outside measured area)

Both rear tyres wearing close to legal limit, and tread appears to be separating across the tyre. No plies visible.

Rear brake pads unevenly worn. Offside outer appears unused.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 63,909 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 63,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 50,031 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Mar 2012 50,031 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 39,185 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 HZH is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FG08 HZH, 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 HZH registered?

FG08 HZH is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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