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FG08 WCL

2008 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,357 mi
Last recorded94,357 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 94,357 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 94,355 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 91,840 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 89,169 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 89,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 87,324 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 85,349 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 85,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 83,657 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 81,746 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 79,269 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 74,821 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 74,819 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 70,277 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

o/s/r tyre getting low

wipers smearing

Fail 15 Mar 2016 70,277 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

n/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

o/s/r tyre getting low

wipers smearing

Pass 26 Mar 2015 65,080 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 57,678 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 49,996 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2012 40,271 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 40,271 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 32,261 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 WCL is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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