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FG08 MKA

2008 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,344 mi
Last recorded116,344 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 116,344 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2025 109,168 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 99,762 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 99,762 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 88,630 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (both) front lower arm rear bush's play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 87,393 miles

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

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

Rear subframe fixings corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2022 87,327 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear subframe fixings corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2021 84,713 miles

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 81,953 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 79,134 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 76,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 76,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 70,404 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 63,896 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 63,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 56,665 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 47,979 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 40,176 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 33,978 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Jul 2011 25,543 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 MKA is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MKA, 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 MKA registered?

FG08 MKA is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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